Huntsville has been awarded $450,000 as part of a $2.7 million statewide funding initiative aimed at addressing homelessness and supporting victims of domestic violence across Alabama.
Gov. Kay Ivey announced the funding through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, which provides resources to cities and nonprofit organizations offering emergency shelter, outreach, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing services.
How Huntsville Will Use the Funding
The City of Huntsville’s $450,000 allocation will support street outreach, emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing efforts across Madison, Limestone, and Morgan counties. Several local organizations will partner with the city, including AshaKiran, Community Action Partnership, Crisis Services Center, Downtown Rescue Mission Family Services Center, First Stop, and New Futures.
Other North Alabama Award Recipients
Several other North Alabama communities and organizations also received funding. The City of Florence was awarded $400,100 to provide emergency shelter and rapid rehousing assistance across Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Marion, and Winston counties. Marshall County Home Place Inc. received $42,500 to support emergency shelter services for homeless families in Marshall County.
Full List of Statewide Grant Recipients
The following cities and organizations received Emergency Solutions Grant funding statewide:
City of Huntsville – $450,000
City of Florence – $400,100
Marshall County Home Place Inc. – $42,500
The Link of Cullman County – $175,000
United Way of East Central Alabama – $400,000
2nd Chance (Anniston) – $253,000
City of Tuscaloosa – $220,000
Shelby County Commission – $179,864
Friendship Mission Inc. (Montgomery) – $210,356
Family Promise of Baldwin County – $230,000
Penelope House Inc. (Mobile) – $150,000
Statewide Impact
The grants are administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. State officials say the funding will help individuals and families facing housing instability, including those escaping unsafe or abusive situations.
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