Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

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Local agencies receive $2.9 million to weatherize homes for elderly, low-income residents

The Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

March 28, 2022

Governor awards grants for law enforcement equipment in five counties

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $101,025 to help five law enforcement agencies purchase new or update existing equipment.

March 21, 2022

Local agencies receive $11 million to assist low-income families with water costs

Funding for the grants comes from a one-time allocation made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

March 18, 2022

ADECA releases state’s official Alabama Broadband Map, Connectivity Plan

Utilizing ADECA’s address-level data, Alabama will be able to more accurately evaluate census blocks that are only partially served with broadband.

January 6, 2022

Gov. Ivey awards $3.8 million in grants to help crime victims

The grants will enable the nonprofit agencies to provide a variety of services to those who have been victims of crimes.

December 30, 2021

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.

December 22, 2021

Rural broadband expansion requires continued focus

In order to keep Alabama economically stable, rural broadband expansion must remain a high priority.

December 2, 2021

Drive Electric Alabama aims to educate Alabamians about electric vehicles

The inaugural marketing campaign, known as “Electric Gets You There,” stresses the cost savings associated with electric vehicles as well as EVs’ functionality.

November 30, 2021

Governor awards nearly $2.8 million for assistance to state’s homeless

The funds from the federal Emergency Solutions Grants program will enable 13 regional agencies to provide shelter, legal and health services and other assistance.

October 21, 2021

Governor awards COVID-19 recovery funds to six Alabama counties

The funds were made available to the state by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

June 21, 2021