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Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Press Releases

346 Press Releases
  • Published on July 31, 2020 - 15:10 GMT

    Gov. Ivey announces grant for restoration of Vernon industrial building

    MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $50,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to assist in the renovation of an industrial building in the city of Vernon.    The city will use grant funds to renovate the 80,000-square-foot building to be used as …

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  • Published on July 29, 2020 - 21:02 GMT

    Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Oneonta sewage lines

    MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to alleviate a health hazard in the city of Oneonta. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to rehabilitate the sewer system in the area of Hillcrest Circle and Underwood …

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  • Published on July 29, 2020 - 21:02 GMT

    Alabama seeks to bring more electric vehicle charging stations to the state

    MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has partnered with the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition to create a statewide plan to provide more electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. …

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  • Published on July 24, 2020 - 14:51 GMT

    Gov. Ivey announces grant for Lanett revitalization project

    MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $189,188 grant to help the city of Lanett continue to improve its downtown to attract businesses and improve commerce and tourism. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to complete the …

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  • Published on July 24, 2020 - 13:02 GMT

    Gov. Ivey announces grant for sewer rehab in Carbon Hill

    MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to assist Carbon Hill in rehabilitating a sewer system that serves schools, businesses and residents.    Carbon Hill will use grant funds to rehabilitate the north …

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  • Published on July 23, 2020 - 20:13 GMT

    Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist Samson with wastewater upgrades

    MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $100,000 grant to help the city of Samson eliminate a potential environmental and health hazard. The city will use Community Development Block Grant funds to replace one of two pumps that transport sewage to the city …

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  • Published on July 22, 2020 - 15:55 GMT

    Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Camp Hill wastewater plant

    MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to help the town of Camp Hill repair its wastewater treatment plant to serve its residents more effectively and bring it into compliance with environmental regulations. The funds from the Appalachian …

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  • Published on July 17, 2020 - 12:59 GMT

    Gov. Ivey announces grant for sewer system repairs in Town Creek

    MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help repair and replace components of the sewer system in Town Creek.    Town Creek will use grant funds to rehabilitate and repair 4,000 feet of sewer main and …

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  • Published on July 14, 2020 - 15:33 GMT

    Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Reform sewage plant

    MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $61,348 grant to help the city of Reform upgrade its wastewater collection process to comply with state environmental regulations. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the city to replace …

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  • Published on July 10, 2020 - 15:27 GMT

    Gov. Ivey awards grant for new system to aid child abuse victims

    MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $375,000 grant to establish a statewide network that will ensure that victims of child abuse receive immediate and professional medical care and other assistance. The grant will enable the Children’s of Alabama and …

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  • Published on July 10, 2020 - 14:09 GMT

    Gov. Ivey announces grant to extend sewer service in downtown Sumiton

    MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $140,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help expand sewer service to an area of downtown Sumiton currently using a faulty and deteriorated septic system.    The city of Sumiton will use grant funds to …

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  • Published on July 2, 2020 - 17:39 GMT

    Gov. Ivey awards grant to help wayward youth in Lee County

    MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $28,000 grant to support a new program aimed at preventing youth crime and recidivism in Lee County.  The city of Opelika is using funds for its Youth Incarceration Prevention Project. YIPP helps youth offenders by …

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  • Published on June 10, 2020 - 15:41 GMT

    State seeks feedback from Alabamians on broadband internet service

    MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is requesting information on broadband internet access and speed from Alabama residents and businesses. Alabamians are encouraged to take the speed survey at https://alabama.speedsurvey. …

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  • Published on June 8, 2020 - 14:26 GMT

    Local agencies receive $3.2 million in grants to weatherize homes for low-income, elderly residents

    MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.2 million to assist low-income, elderly and disabled Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs. The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 16:48 GMT

    Governor awards grant to renovate building, create 100 jobs in Vernon

    MONTGOMERY— A $350,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help the city of Vernon in Lamar County make improvements to a former manufacturing facility and bring 100 jobs to the city. The city will use the funds to replace the …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 18:12 GMT

    Governor awards grants for bulletproof vests

    MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $46,960 to help state law enforcement agencies and the University of Alabama Police Department equip officers with new bulletproof vests.  “Making sure our state’s law enforcement officers have updated …

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  • Published on May 26, 2020 - 15:39 GMT

    Gov. Ivey awards broadband grants for projects in Alabama

    MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $5.1 million to ensure more Alabamians have access to high-speed internet services. Fourteen areas throughout Alabama will be supplied access to broadband services through the latest grants. In March, Gov. Ivey …

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  • Published on May 21, 2020 - 14:57 GMT

    Gov. Ivey awards grants to increase vitality of state's inland ports

    MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $1.76 million to continue to improve commerce at Alabama’s inland ports and boost economic development. The awarding of the three grants under the Alabama Inland Port Infrastructure Program comes several …

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  • Published on May 20, 2020 - 19:03 GMT

    Gov. Ivey awards grant to help create jobs in Attalla

    MONTGOMERY— A $200,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help supply infrastructure to a new plant in Attalla that will employ 28 people and fortify the poultry business in north Alabama. Koch Foods, one of the nation’s largest suppliers of poultry, will …

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  • Published on May 18, 2020 - 15:39 GMT

    Gov. Ivey awards $2.27 million for research projects in Alabama

    MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.27 million under a new program designed to encourage and continue research that will improve the lives of Alabamians. The grants were awarded to Auburn University and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in …

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