Grants & funding in Alabama local government
What Alabama city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
274 Alabama meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alabama with the most grants & funding activity
- Fairhope, AL (19)
- Dothan, AL (18)
- Gulf Shores, AL (17)
- Mobile, AL (17)
- Eufaula, AL (16)
- Clanton, AL (14)
- Gadsden, AL (13)
- Decatur, AL (12)
- Hartselle, AL (11)
- Covington County, AL (10)
- Foley, AL (10)
- Lee County, AL (9)
Latest matching meetings
Dothan Commission to adopt FY2027-28 budget and hire city manager
The Dothan City Commission will vote on the biennium operating and capital budget for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, and approve an employment agreement with Randall S. Morris as City Manager effective March 31, 2027. The agenda also includes a public hearing on weed abatement cost assessments, several appropriations to…
Council to authorize three FAA grants for airport terminal projects
The Gulf Shores City Council is holding a rescheduled work session to discuss and potentially authorize several items, including three FAA grants for airport terminal projects, approval of 2027 municipal court dates, an amended animal services agreement, and various permits and agreements for community events. The…
Airport board to consider land purchase, budget, and grant pre-application
The Fairhope Airport Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals, reports from staff and tenants, and several action items. Key decisions include a land purchase contract with the City of Fairhope, a FY27 grant pre-application resolution, new board officers, and the annual budget.
Historic Preservation Commission to review grant and survey form
The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on a consultant and Section 106 review, discuss a CLG Grant application, and see a demonstration of the FHPC Historic Building Survey Form. They will also hold elections for officers. The agenda is mostly routine…
Council to consider three rezonings, nuisance demolitions, and $14M in contracts
The Mobile City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, three nuisance property demolitions, and consider a range of contracts and appropriations, including a $7.5M grant for Brookley by the Bay. The agenda also includes noise ordinance waivers, a fine schedule amendment, and several public…
Council to fill vacancy, decide bike lane design on Pacific Ave
The Auburn City Council will fill a vacancy on the council and consider design options for bicycle facilities along Pacific Avenue that preserve on-street parking. The consent calendar includes routine approvals, such as accepting a $10,000 grant for a downtown arts district and authorizing a storm drain improvement…
County Commission to consider FY 2027 transportation plan and contracts
The Covington County Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes public hearings, public comments, and a consent agenda. Key items for discussion or decision include the FY 2027 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan, a forestry overtime grant for the Sheriff's…
Airport Authority to consider AIP land reimbursement grant application
The Fairhope Airport Authority is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving a grant application for land reimbursement through the AIP program. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, quorum check, and pledge of allegiance.
Council to vote on zoning changes, unsafe building abatements, and multiple contracts
The Decatur City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including abating unsafe conditions at three properties, zoning text and map changes, and numerous resolutions covering contracts, grants, and budget amendments. The agenda also includes weed abatement assessments, a street name change, and…
Airport board to review gate/fence project, hangar request, lease transfer
The Fairhope Airport Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss operational updates, project quotes, and a grant application for a gate/fence project, as well as a hangar improvement request. Reports will be given by airport staff, tenants, the engineer, treasurer, and legal counsel. The board will…
Council to vote on $5M Twin Beech Corridor roundabout and $2M water main grant
The Fairhope City Council will hold public hearings and vote on final adoption of ordinances updating water and sewer connection fees. Major items include resolutions to apply for $2.5M in county C3 funding for the Twin Beech Corridor Improvements Project (total $5M) and to submit a $2M CDBG-DR LGRIP grant application…
Council to discuss $2M grant for water main loop east of Fish River
The City Council will hear a presentation on a canine source tracking study for Fly Creek, discuss a funding program through Baldwin County, and consider a $2.9 million water main project that would be partially funded by a $2 million CDBG-DR grant. The council will also receive updates from committees and department…
Dothan Commission to consider $17M sewer project application
The City Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and the 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including a final payment for a pickleball complex and a new GIS software agreement.
City Council to vote on alcohol license for M3 Bar and Grill and property conveyance
The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing an alcoholic beverage license to M3 Bar and Grill at 706 E. Broad Street. They will also vote on authorizing the conveyance of property at 924 Avenue A. Additional items include appointments, transportation funding, and agreements related to building…
City Council to vote on $750,924 elevator maintenance contract and multiple rezonings
The Mobile City Council will meet to introduce and vote on several contracts, easements, and public hearings. Key items include a $750,924 contract for elevator and escalator maintenance, multiple rezoning proposals, and approvals for demolition costs and construction easements. The meeting also includes public…
Muscle Shoals council to vote on street renamings and surplus property sales
The Muscle Shoals City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to approve minutes, hear mayoral comments, and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include renaming streets, selling surplus property, and adopting a short-term rental fee schedule. A work session will feature updates on Highland Avenue…
City approves $1.8M contract for Headland Avenue Red Water Project
The Dothan City Commission will consider contracts for a $1.8 million street repair project, a $91,997 grant for emergency rescue teams, and a $30,555 agreement for drug task force overtime. The body will also approve payments for June invoices totaling over $20 million and reappoint members to advisory committees.
City Council to consider tax abatements and a special use permit for Verizon Wireless
The Opelika City Council will review several consent agenda items, including business licenses and tax exemptions. The body will also consider a special appropriation for a local alliance and a street closure request.
City Council to hear nuisance complaints and approve airport and road projects
The City Council will hold public hearings on property nuisances at two addresses and consider resolutions to approve airport drainage and pedestrian safety grants, as well as street department projects.
Council considers Community Development Block Grant requalification for Shelby Urban County
The Harpersville Town Council will meet on July 20, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as approvals of the agenda, minutes, invoice report, and department reports. The council will consider Resolution 2026-07-20-01, which addresses the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program and requalification…
Covington County Commission to consider PowerSouth grant partnership
The Commission will meet to review accounts payable and payroll for June 2026. Members will consider the appointment of a Public Information Officer and a change to workforce classification. The body will also discuss a public-private partnership with PowerSouth for a grant application.
Hartselle City Council discusses zoning changes and various city resolutions
The City Council will consider several new ordinances regarding zoning and shipping containers. The meeting also includes discussions on traffic calming, funding requests, and potential contracts for dispatch and maintenance services.
Mobile City Council considers multiple rezoning requests and equipment purchases
The City Council will review several rezoning applications for properties on Spring Hill Avenue, Dauphin Island Parkway, and Moffett Road. The meeting also includes votes on various purchase orders for city departments and several grant applications.
City Council to vote on $218,750 in grants, contracts, and equipment purchases
The Athens City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve routine travel expenses for city departments, purchase new equipment including an APC UPS and dump trailer, and authorize grant applications and contracts totaling $218,750. The meeting follows a work session and includes standard procedural items like…
Madison City Council discusses annexations, zoning, and America 250 project funding
The City Council will consider several property annexations and rezoning ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on various donations for the America 250 Project and several departmental contract authorizations.
Auburn Arts Commission discusses various public art and park projects
The commission is reviewing updates on several ongoing initiatives, including the Peter Hazel fish statue and the OT/High Street underpass path. Members will also discuss potential mosaic projects and a $3,000 grant from AFTA/Carnegie.
Council to vote on extending moratoriums for certain businesses, accessory structures
The Eufaula City Council will consider several resolutions, including extending moratoriums on certain businesses and accessory structures (Resolution 42-2026). Also up for action are resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute documents for the 2026 CDBG Grant and committing local match funds. A resolution regarding…
Commission to finalize $34.8M Wiregrass Innovation Center contract
The City Commission will vote on finalizing the Wiregrass Innovation Center contract at $34.8 million, consider a $330,000 economic development deal for a butcher shop, and approve multiple grants including $1 million for a police drone program. Other items include traffic calming measures, liquor licenses, and…
Council considers $5.09 million loan for water pipeline replacement
The City Council will hold second readings for fiscal year 2027 sanitation, sewer, and water rates. The body is also considering a $5.09 million loan for a primary transmission pipeline and the dissolution of the Downtown Redevelopment Authority of Cullman.
Council to discuss beach and waterway area incentive programs
The Gulf Shores City Council holds a work session to discuss multiple items including targeted incentive programs for beach and waterway areas, a taxi franchise request, a fire boat bid award, a land exchange with Gulf State Park, an annexation request, a zoning text amendment, a port security grant application, and…
Council reviews commercial rezonings and a $250K streetscape contract
The Foley City Council will hold public hearings on multiple commercial rezoning requests, including properties owned by Harold Motter, Vulcan Inc., and the Magnolia Walk development. The council will also vote on second readings for zoning, building code, and traffic ordinance updates, alongside resolutions for new…
Council to vote on funding increase for Calhoun College Sports Complex
The Decatur City Council will consider several resolutions, including increasing funding for the Calhoun College Sports Complex and relocating a voting center. Other items include awarding contracts for pest control and an archaeological survey, approving software for planning and zoning, and making appointments to…
Council to vote on $600K HUD grant for automated permitting
The Mobile City Council will consider a $600,000 federal grant for automated permitting systems and a $350,000 FEMA grant for infrastructure resilience. The agenda also includes appeals for noise ordinance waivers, a conditional use permit denial, and several contracts for public safety and city services. Public…
City Council to consider funding for Medical Center Barbour
The Eufaula City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a specific funding appropriation. The primary focus is the allocation of funds to the HCA for Medical Center Barbour.
Park Board to discuss budget and potential projects
The Richard and Frances Burke Park Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from March 23rd. Members will discuss budget creation, sidewalk placement, and the potential use of grant money for a guardrail.
Commission to vote on bridge grant application and hazard mitigation plan
The Lee County Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, presentations on the Health Department MOU and EMA AU Support, and a proclamation. The consent agenda includes meeting minutes, claims, and procurement card transactions, as well as openings on the East Alabama Health Care Authority and E-911…
City Council considers $375,000 for City Hall renovations
The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, zoning changes, and grant agreements. Key items include funding for City Hall repairs and a new signal project at N Arkansas Ave and Reasoner Ave.
Council to consider rezoning 504 6th St S. from B-1 to M-1
The Clanton City Council will approve the meeting agenda and June 8 minutes, then hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment that would change the property at 504 6th Street S. from a Central Business District (B-1) to a Light Industrial District (M-1). The council will also consider two annexation ordinances…
Council to consider resolution to move forward with new City Hall project
The Florence City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 1.81 acres at the southeast corner of Mall Road and Hough Road. The council will also vote on a resolution expressing intent to proceed with a new City Hall project and approve the FYE 2027 Gas and Water Budgets. The consent…
Council to vote on $1.12M FEMA grant for fire department
The Mobile City Council will consider several public hearings for property demolitions and securing structures, along with noise ordinance waivers for community events. They will vote on a $1.12 million FEMA grant for the fire department, approve a $515,000 vacuum sewer cleaner truck, and consider a rezoning request…