Gov. Ivey awards $225,000 to help Thomasville plants create jobs

April 3, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $225,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will facilitate the expansion of two Thomasville businesses and help create a total of 50 new jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to provide infrastructure necessary for Clark Gas and South Alabama Machine to relocate to the South Industrial Park where both companies […]

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Gov. Ivey awards funds for abuse cases in central Alabama

April 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $161,157 to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other types of abuse in eight central Alabama counties. The grants will be used to provide shelter and related services for victims, while some funds will be used for training. Funds will assist victims in […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist victims in southwest Alabama

April 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded six grants totaling more than $200,000 in southwest Alabama to assist victims of domestic violence and other types of assault while stepping up efforts to prosecute offenders. The grants will provide shelter and related services for victims in Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties. […]

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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.