Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Gov. Ivey awards grants to reduce crime, make communities safer
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $4 million to reduce violent crime and keep Alabama communities safe. The 11 grants are part of the State Crisis Intervention Program, a national initiative aimed at reducing gun violence, preventing firearms from falling into dangerous hands, and saving lives while preventing injuries. “Alabamians deserve to live in […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant to help Ider businesses grow, create jobs
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $225,000 grant to help create new jobs and preserve existing ones in the town of Ider. Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide infrastructure necessary for Steel Plus, a local manufacturer, to expand and create 80 jobs. The proposed sewer line extension will also […]
Gov. Ivey announces $500,000 grant to develop career educational center in Oxford
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to transform a former manufacturing plant in Oxford into a multi-classroom regional training center for career and workforce development. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to develop the Choccolocco Research, Education, Arts and Technical Experience (CREATE) Regional Training Center at the […]
Gov. Ivey announces two grants for improvements in Mentone
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced two grants totaling nearly $600,000 to make improvements to enhance the quality of life and boost tourism in the town of Mentone. A $300,000 grant will help restore and repurpose a historic school as a business and community center, while a $295,000 grant will fund upgrades to an […]
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.
