Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims

April 8, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $1 million in grants for six statewide programs to assist law enforcement in drug, domestic violence and human trafficking related cases and to give shelter and care to victims of crimes including sexual assault. “These grants will have positive impacts across the state, helping keep our […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to fund energy upgrades at local government, nonprofit facilities throughout state

April 7, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 16 grants totaling close to $700,000 to make upgrades to lighting, heating and air conditioning and wastewater treatment systems at facilities operated by local governments, utilities and nonprofit organizations across the state. The purpose of these State Energy Program grants is to reduce energy waste and lower utility […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $225,000 to help Thomasville plants create jobs

April 3, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $225,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will facilitate the expansion of two Thomasville businesses and help create a total of 50 new jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to provide infrastructure necessary for Clark Gas and South Alabama Machine to relocate to the South Industrial Park where both companies […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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2020 Hurricanes Sally and Zeta

Beginning March 1, 2026, the Public Action Plan Amendment 5 – Substantial for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta may be viewed online here or at the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), Suite 524, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. The State will consider the views and comments of citizens in developing and finalizing the Substantial Amendment 5 to the Public Action Plan for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta. Public comments will be taken and considered for a 30-day period beginning on March 1, 2026, and ending at the close of business on March 30, 2026. 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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