Gov. Ivey awards over $3 million for weatherization assistance

July 24, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $3 million in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents, with a particular focus on helping the elderly, people with disabilities and families with children. The grants support the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps residents lower their bills by making their homes more energy efficient. […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to help six Alabama cities lower energy costs

July 23, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $1.1 million in grants to help six local governments save on operating costs by installing energy efficient lighting and upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The grant recipients will use the funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to replace outdated systems […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $1.4 million to improve recreation at several locations in Alabama

July 18, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.4 million to assist six Alabama communities in improving outdoor recreational opportunities for their residents. The grants were awarded to five municipalities and one county from funds made available by the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program. “These projects will benefit people of all ages and provide them […]

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New grant program provides $1.18 million to five economic development, infrastructure projects in Alabama

July 17, 2024

The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) has announced five grant recipients for the inaugural State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) grant program. This flagship grant program aims to revitalize and spur economic development across counties in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The $19 million investment will fund projects that align with […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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