Grants & Federal Funding

The City seeks authorization for the Mayor to execute all necessary grant application documents for an Alabama Humanities Alliance mini grant to fund a program called "Worlds With Writ."

The city authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to undertake planning work funded by an advanced planning grant.

The Mayor is authorized to apply for, accept, and spend all available federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds for fiscal year 2025 to support local law enforcement and criminal justice initiatives.

The Mayor is authorized to execute a loan agreement with Howard's Unlimited, LLC, providing a five-year forgivable loan funded through Community Development Block Grant dollars for business façade improvements.

The City Council will authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation, establishing terms for cooperation between the two entities under state law.

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign required documents so the City can apply for an America250AL Semiquincentennial Community Grant, which would support the Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department.

The City authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Birmingham Board of Education enabling the Board to support students in need at designated schools including Hudson School and others.

The city council is voting on a resolution to grant KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation LLC an Operating Authority Permit and three Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to operate a limousine service in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The Mayor is authorized to apply for, submit, and accept a $15,000 grant from the Phillip Morris Community Foundation for a Greater Birmingham Grant, with no local matching funds required.

The city authorizes the Mayor to apply for and accept Rebuild Alabama Grant funds from the state transportation department to repave Lakeshore Parkway.

The Mayor is authorized to execute a loan agreement with FIF Holdings, LLC for a Community Development Block Grant–funded forgivable loan supporting façade improvements and economic development over five years.

The Mayor is authorized to enter into a five-year forgivable loan agreement with Iron City Bar and Lounge, LLC, funded by Community Development Block Grant money, to support façade improvements at the business.