grants

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 12, US Representative Terri Sewell welcomed US Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack to Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, where he announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.6 million in various projects within the 7th Congressional District. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement while touring through … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced a $49,995 grant to promote tourism in six Alabama counties. The funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will allow the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development to develop a program to promote the natural, cultural and historical assets of Hale, Pickens, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced several grant awards on Wednesday to charitable groups whose purpose is to provide help to abuse victims. These include the St. Clair Children’s Advocacy Center which was awarded a grant of $37,851.  The center helps children who were victims of physical and sexual … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama on Thursday announced that the Department of Education has awarded $5,411,597 in Educational Talent Search Program grants to Alabama Community Colleges. Senator Shelby said, “Investing in the education of young Americans is of primary importance.  These grants will help advance some of … Continued