
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Gov. Ivey awards $464,029 to reduce energy costs for several cities, schools and nonprofits across Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $464,029 to help local governments, public schools and nonprofit groups cut expenses by making their facilities more energy efficient. The grant recipients will replace outdated heating, cooling, lighting or other systems with modern and efficient equipment that is less expensive to operate. One grant is also being […]
Next online state surplus property auction starts Nov. 3
MONTGOMERY — Laptops, office furniture, vehicles and even electric Zamboni floor sweepers are among the lots up for bid in the next online state surplus property auction starting this Thursday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the auction via GovDeals.com starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. […]
Local agencies receive $2.58 million to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.58 million to help low-income households with home energy costs during the winter months. The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide funding to help low-income families heat their homes this winter. “As we enter the coldest months of the year, many low-income residents find […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to improve access to healthy food
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $400,000 to help provide Alabamians with improved access to fresh and healthy foods. The 13 grants were awarded by the governor under the state’s Healthy Food Financing Program. The program offers assistance to help food providers, like food banks, with the resources needed to supply healthy foods […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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