Gov. Ivey awards three grants for crime-prevention programs

March 30, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three grants worth a total of $194,941 to programs that fight crime and recidivism through drug treatment and life skills training in several Alabama counties. Gov. Ivey allocated $75,000 each to the RCA Foundation and Extended Family. The RCA Foundation provides substance abuse treatment to people in drug […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to fund statewide narcotics enforcement

March 30, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $800,000 in grants to pursue narcotics cases and investigate drug-related crimes throughout the state. Gov. Ivey awarded $100,000 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional task forces, which together make up the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force. ALEA oversees the overall task force, […]

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Gov. Ivey awards more than $1 million in grants to purchase equipment for 26 law enforcement agencies

March 27, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded about $1.14 million in grants to bolster law enforcement efforts in five counties and 21 municipalities throughout the state. The funds will allow police and sheriffs’ departments to purchase new equipment, either to address a specific public safety challenge or to replace outdated or deteriorating supplies. “Many smaller […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to universities for law enforcement training

March 26, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $135,000 for programs to assist law enforcement officers from around the state with tools and techniques to investigate and prevent crime. Gov. Ivey awarded $75,000 to Jacksonville State University and $60,000 to Auburn University at Montgomery for general and specialized training on crime-fighting techniques. “Knowledge […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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2020 Hurricanes Sally and Zeta

Beginning March 1, 2026, the Public Action Plan Amendment 5 – Substantial for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta may be viewed online here or at the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), Suite 524, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. The State will consider the views and comments of citizens in developing and finalizing the Substantial Amendment 5 to the Public Action Plan for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta. Public comments will be taken and considered for a 30-day period beginning on March 1, 2026, and ending at the close of business on March 30, 2026. If you would like to provide a comment, have need of further information, or have a disability requiring special materials, services, or assistance, please contact Mr. Trent Williams at the ADECA office in Montgomery at DisasterRecovery@adeca.alabama.gov or at (334) 353-3409.

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