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Persistence During the Pandemic: ADECA releases 2020 Annual Report
2020 was certainly a challenging year for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic change much of our routines and interactions. Yet, while the pandemic changed lives, ADECA – after a short period of adjustment – never skipped a beat. Our grant programs continued on schedule and many new and many new programs created as a result of […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to help victims in east Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $122,500 to provide services that help victims of domestic violence and child abuse in the recovery process. The funds have been allocated to four agencies, which together serve nine counties in east Alabama. “Crimes involving domestic violence and child abuse should not happen – not in Alabama, not […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to provide healthy foods to communities
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $200,000 to ensure that more Alabamians have access to safe and healthy food. The five grants come from the state’s Healthy Food Financing Program. The program was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2015 and is intended to ensure that fresh and healthy foods are available […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist abuse victims in west Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $39,000 grant to ensure that victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in west Alabama have access to free services to help them overcome the physical and mental scars suffered in the abuse. Tuscaloosa SAFE Center will use funds to provide victim-related medical care, advocacy and counseling […]
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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