Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ speeding awareness and enforcement campaign starts July 15
MONTGOMERY – Slow down or expect to get a speeding ticket. That is the message from state and local law enforcement officers in five southeastern states where “Operation Southern Slow Down” starts Monday. This is the eighth year for the week-long speed awareness and enforcement campaign that runs from July 15-21 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to fight sex trafficking in Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a grant of nearly $200,000 to a non-profit organization that provides training to law enforcement on methods for combatting sex trafficking. Covenant Rescue Group is based in Jefferson County and offers its training to law enforcement agencies statewide. Its instructors are former law enforcement officers and special operations […]
Gov. Ivey awards $500,000 for I-22 commerce project in Dora
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 grant to bring new jobs to Dora while spurring additional commerce for the Walker County city. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to supply infrastructure needed for the construction of a Love’s Travel Stop and County Store at the intersection of Interstate 22 and Flat […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant to replace rail bridge in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to help a Madison County rail system upgrade and continue serving industrial clients in north Alabama. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the Huntsville and Madison County Railroad Authority in its plans to upgrade its rail services and improve the transportation of […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is committed to positively impacting Alabama communities through the agency’s grant programs and services that aim to spur community development and economic development.
Through partnerships with local governments, nonprofit groups, state and federal agencies, and other agencies, the men and women of ADECA work every day to improve the quality of life for Alabamians.
I am pleased to welcome you to our website, and I invite you to explore our Department’s various program areas and divisions. ADECA programs are as diverse as the people of Alabama and impact every corner of the state. We are here to serve, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
