Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Gov. Ivey awards grants to help low-income resident become self sufficient
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $3.3 million for programs that help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient, alleviating poverty. The Community Services Block Grants will be distributed to 18 community action agencies to provide services to eligible individuals and families in Alabama. “Life’s curves sometimes cause people to be knocked down,” Gov. Ivey said. “The […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring new hotel, visitors to Cullman
MONTGOMERY— A Cullman water park has helped reel in a new hotel and restaurant that will provide new jobs for the city. Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded the city a $150,000 grant to provide infrastructure required for Cobblestone Hotels to construct a 63-room hotel on Main Avenue. The hotel, which will employ at least 15 […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to promote highway safety in Alabama
MONTGOMERY — They are rivals on the field, no doubt, but the University of Alabama and Auburn University are allies on the highway when it comes to public safety. Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $3.4 million to help the state’s two universities and the Alabama Department of Public Health team up to […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims statewide
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $7.1 million to help provide services to domestic violence victims across the state. The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation claims. “Domestic violence unfortunately continues to affect some Alabama families and residents, and they […]
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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