The grants funded shelters, legal aid and specialized prosecution units across central Alabama, extending help to victims of violence, trafficking and abuse.
The grants backed shelters, counseling, trafficking recovery and prosecution services across south Alabama, expanding support for victims and efforts to prevent future crimes.
Governor Kay Ivey awarded a $75,000 grant to support career technical education aimed at helping formerly incarcerated Alabamians rejoin the workforce.
Investment will bring high-speed internet to 92,000 locations, strengthening economic growth, education access and long-term infrastructure across Alabama.
Governor Kay Ivey distributed $4.5 million in grants to 18 agencies that guide low-income residents toward economic stability and financial self-sufficiency.
The funds, secured through ADECA and federal acts, addressed challenges facing vulnerable Alabamians needing help covering heating and cooling costs during extreme weather.