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Gov. Ivey announces grant to provide water to expanding business, creating 450 jobs
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to provide infrastructure for a project that will create 450 jobs in west Alabama. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will supply public water services to a new coal mine being developed by Warrior Met Coal. The new mine is expected to have a […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to upgrade five law enforcement agencies
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $627,110 to assist five police and sheriffs’ departments in upgrading or purchasing new equipment to improve public safety. The grants to police departments in Fort Payne, Cordova and Repton and sheriffs’ departments in Walker and Montgomery counties are designed to help those law enforcement agencies work more effectively […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant to repair Winston County emergency communications
MONTGOMERY — An $82,500 grant will help Winston County’s emergency communications system to rebound from tornado damage a year ago, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the county in rebuilding the system’s communications tower in west Winston County after it was damaged during a storm in January 2023. […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve Maplesville sewer system
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to help the town of Maplesville expand and improve its sewer services. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the system to provide better service to existing and prospective customers and attract new businesses. The initiative will address the challenges associated with failing […]
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.
