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Gov. Ivey awards $2.9 million to expand broadband in Etowah County
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $2.9 million grant to expand high-speed internet access in Etowah County. The grant was awarded to Spectrum Southeast in support of a project to make high-speed internet available to 352 previously unserved households, businesses and community institutions in the Ridgeville area. “This project in Etowah County is […]
Gov. Ivey awards $400,000 to enable Andalusia expansion of Conecuh Sausage
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant to facilitate the expansion of one of Alabama’s most well-known home-grown food products, creating jobs for Alabamians. The funds will enable Conecuh Sausage Co. Inc. to construct a new manufacturing plant in Andalusia. The family-owned, Evergreen-based business, established in 1947, is building a […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to groups that serve child abuse victims in 20 counties
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.27 million to eight agencies that provide professional care and assistance to victims of child abuse in 20 Alabama counties. “Children are our most precious resource, and it is crucial we ensure those who have been victimized receive support and help with healing,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend […]
Gov. Ivey awards $400,000 in grants for law enforcement equipment, drug treatment
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $400,000 in grants for law enforcement training equipment and drug treatment resources in nine counties. The grants are being awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, which provides funding for a wide range of endeavors including law enforcement training, technology improvement, drug treatment […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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2023 Tornadoes
The CDBG-DR 2023 Tornadoes Plus-up Allocation Public Action Plan may be viewed below. The State will consider the views and comments of citizens in developing and finalizing the CDBG-DR 2023 Tornadoes Plus-Up Allocation Public Action Plan. Public comments will be taken and considered for a 30-day period beginning on October 18, 2025, and ending at the close of business on November 17, 2025. If you would like to provide a comment, have need of further information, or have a disability requiring special materials, services, or assistance, please contact Mr. Trent Williams at the ADECA office in Montgomery at DisasterRecovery@adeca.alabama.gov or at (334) 353-3409.
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