Infrastructure Fort Payne EV charging station unveiled The project includes the installation of two EV fast chargers, making it the first operational charging site in TVA’s regional Fast Charge Network. StaffJanuary 26, 2022
State Local agencies receive almost $47 million to assist low-income families with utilities The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes in 2022. StaffJanuary 24, 2022
Infrastructure Governor awards $18 million in grants to improve communities The grants are from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. StaffJanuary 21, 2022
Infrastructure Governor Ivey, ADECA to award infrastructure grants to 51 Alabama communities The grants total more than $18 million to help 51 communities across Alabama complete vital infrastructure projects. StaffJanuary 20, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grants to fight illegal drugs and crime Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
State 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. StaffJanuary 6, 2022
State 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. StaffDecember 30, 2021
Governor 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. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Infrastructure ADECA establishes new Digital Expansion Division focused on broadband The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has established a new division dedicated to expanding access to high-speed internet throughout the state. StaffNovember 17, 2021
Education Governor awards $4.85 million for innovation, research in Alabama The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants. StaffOctober 29, 2021