Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist victims in 7 east and central Alabama counties

May 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded five grants totaling $268,770 to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in seven counties in central and east Alabama. The grants will fund specialized units in Autauga, Calhoun, Chilton, Cleburne, Elmore, Etowah and Talladega counties. “Domestic violence and sexual assault are detestable crimes that inflict both […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Russellville sewage plant

May 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant to enable the Russellville Water and Sewer Board to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant and triple its capacity. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the board in increasing sewage capacity an additional 7.5 million gallons a day at the Radford “Joe” Murray Wastewater […]

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Gov. Ivey announces nearly $1.8 million to improve Alabama parks

April 28, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has announced grants totaling nearly $1.8 million to improve outdoor recreational facilities in nine Alabama communities. The awards, made through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, support projects to build splash pads, playgrounds, ballfields, trails and to upgrade existing outdoor amenities. Additional LWCF awards are expected to be announced later. […]

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Local agencies receive $4.4 million in grants to weatherize homes for elderly, low-income residents

April 19, 2023

MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $4.4 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs. The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Priority is given to people with disabilities, the elderly and low-income […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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