Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Gov. Ivey awards grant to nurture new industry in Sulligent
MONTGOMERY— A $500,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help provide more than 100 jobs in the city of Sulligent while creating additional economic opportunities in west Alabama. The Community Development Block Grant will help Sulligent renovate a commercial building that will be used by Resource Fiber, a company that manufactures sustainable bamboo building […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help Cullman industry expand, create jobs
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 grant to help a Cullman industry continue its expansion and hire at least 50 new employees. The Community Development Block Grant will help Reliance Worldwide Corp. expand its distribution center. Once the expansion is completed, Reliance Worldwide, which produces water control and plumbing products, will occupy more […]
Local agencies receive almost $48 million to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $47.8 million to help low-income households with utility costs during the cold winter and hot summer months. The grants will enable 19 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes in 2021. “The coldest and hottest times of the year […]
Governor awards grants to help at-risk youth in Morgan County
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $50,000 grant to support an organization that helps wayward children turn their lives around and avoid the criminal justice system in Morgan County. The Morgan County System of Services will use grant funds to help youth offenders avoid further involvement in the juvenile justice system. The community-based resource, […]
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.
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