Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help create new jobs in Guin
MONTGOMERY— A $272,650 grant awarded to the city of Guin will help provide new jobs for Marion County and beyond. The Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide infrastructure to assist KJS Forest Products in its plan to open a sawmill in the city. KJS will employ 18 people at the mill […]
ADECA publishes draft plan for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds for hurricanes Sally and Zeta
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs on Tuesday published to its website a draft action plan for $501 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated the funds earlier this year. Most of the funds are designated by HUD for unmet […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist domestic violence victims in Madison County
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $49,271 grant to help provide culturally-specific services to domestic violence victims in Madison County while reducing exposure to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. AshaKiran Inc. will use the grant to provide training and education to shelter programs, first responders and other professionals who work with foreign-born victims […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring new jobs, commerce to Hartselle
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to help provide new jobs and increase commerce in the city of Hartselle. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure required for a Mapco Express to locate off Alabama Highway 36 and adjacent to Interstate 65. The combination gas station and convenience store will employ […]
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.
