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Governor awards grants to help abuse victims in west Alabama

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded four grants totaling $852,912 to serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in west Alabama. The grants will help cover an array of services such as emergency shelter, counseling,...

Governor announces grant to expand Bevill State’s EMT training program in northwest Alabama

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced an $81,200 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help more students qualify for jobs as emergency medical technicians in Pickens, Fayette, Marion and Walker counties. Bevill State Community College...

Gov. Ivey awards $2.7 million to help domestic violence and sexual abuse victims in central Alabama

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.7 million to help nonprofit organizations in central Alabama provide support to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The organizations offer services including 24-hour crisis...

Governor awards public safety equipment grant to University of North Alabama

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant totaling more than $20,000 to improve community safety at the University of North Alabama (UNA). The Police and Community Safety Project at UNA will provide ballistic vests and other equipment...

Governor awards $175,000 to support work of Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A nonprofit organization will continue supporting domestic violence victims statewide with help from $175,000 awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a nonprofit agency based in Montgomery, will use...

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help north Alabama K-12 students access science and technology programs, computer equipment

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey announced $784,991 in Appalachian Regional Commission grants to support programs and purchase new equipment that will help students in six public school systems learn skills and technology needed for success in the...

Governor announces grant to strengthen workforce in west Alabama

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

Advancement minded workers and out-of-school youth in six west Alabama counties will have the opportunity to obtain new skills and training to land them rewarding jobs in high-demand fields thanks to a $150,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert...

ADECA to host Broadband Accessibility Fund workshop May 24

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A new grant program aimed at increasing the availability of affordable high-speed internet in rural Alabama is taking its first steps from idea to reality with a workshop May 24 in Montgomery. The Alabama Department of Economic and...

Governor awards grants to support victim services statewide

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY– Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling $273,000 to two nonprofit agencies that support victims of sexual assault and domestic violence across the state. The grants of $136,500 each to the Alabama Coalition Against Rape and the...

Gov. Ivey announces grant to help Winston County students qualify for jobs as automotive technicians

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $56,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will give Winston County students an enhanced opportunity to jumpstart careers as automotive technicians. The Winston County Board of Education will use the...

Gov. Ivey awards grants for energy efficient upgrades to public facilities across state

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $159,999 for energy efficient equipment upgrades at public schools, local government offices and other municipal and nonprofit facilities across Alabama. Grant funds will be used to install...

Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.3 Million In Workforce Skills Training Grants

Office of the Texas Governor · July 1, 2025

TEXAS, July 1 - July 1, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 22 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities...

Grant to help Franklin County Schools upgrade computer equipment

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey is assisting the Franklin County School Board’s efforts to give students better access to high-speed internet and updated computer equipment. The $105,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional...

Governor announces grant to expand nursing program at Jefferson State Community College

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $116,100 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey is helping Jefferson State Community College add some needed items to its recently expanded nursing wing at its Pell City-St. Clair County campus. The college will use Appalachian Regional...

ADECA named national leader for role in energy code compliance

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Just four years after the first statewide building and energy codes took effect, Alabama has been recognized as the national leader in partnering with building industry groups to ensure that residents get the maximum benefits of the...

Gov. Bentley announces grant to improve health of seniors, mental health patients in Hale County

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $45,811 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for a project to improve the health of seniors and adults with mental and chronic illnesses in Hale County. Project Horseshoe Farm will use the grant to...

Gov. Bentley announces grant to help Winston County students, teachers learn new farming techniques

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $24,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for a project to help Winston County students and teachers learn about modern farming. Camp McDowell is using the grant to implement McDowell Farm...

Gov. Bentley awards grant to help crime victims in Calhoun County

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $52,201 grant to support services for crime victims in Calhoun County. Anniston-based Family Services Center of Calhoun County will use funds to continue providing counseling, case management and...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to boost school attendance; reduce juvenile crime in Mobile County

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $50,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help reduce absenteeism in schools and ensure that more Mobile County students obtain diplomas or GEDs. The grant will allow the Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc. to continue or...

Gov. Bentley awards grant for support services to sexual assault victims in Russell County

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A Phenix City-based nonprofit organization will continue assisting sexual assault victims in Russell County with help from an $8,018 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. Crisis Center of Russell County will provide a 24-hour emergency...