City pursues AmeriCorps VISTA continuation grant from federal program
Grant funds support national service volunteers working on community projects in Birmingham; specific funding amount and program details were not available in the agenda.
Topic
Grants & Federal Funding
Agenda items
Grants & Federal Funding items
Mayor authorized to apply for DOJ grant funds
Empowers the Mayor to pursue federal Justice Department grants that could fund public safety, crime prevention, or victim services programs in the city.
City authorizes ALDOT preliminary engineering agreement
City will partner with Alabama Department of Transportation on preliminary engineering and utility studies for a transportation project, using state grant funding.
City commits $100K grant match to Regional Planning Commission
City funding helps Regional Planning Commission secure additional grant money for regional planning work, but the project details and local impact remain unclear from this item.
City commits to FEMA firefighter grant application
Mayor authorized to pursue federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding. Grant dollars support fire department equipment, training, or staffing needs.
Mayor authorized to sign ALDOT transportation agreement
City will commit funds to an Alabama Department of Transportation project, but the exact scope and impact are unclear from the truncated description.
City secures $50M federal grant from Economic Development Administration
The city receives a major $50 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support economic development projects and initiatives.
Mayor authorized to finalize federal Advanced Transportation Technologies grant
City secures federal funding to deploy advanced transportation technologies, improving traffic efficiency and safety. Grant details and local benefits will be determined through implementation.
Mayor authorized to accept ALDOT Rebuild Alabama Act grant
City will receive state transportation funding for infrastructure improvements. Amount not yet disclosed in agenda materials.
City grants $52K forgivable loan to Woodlawn Theater for façade work
Woodlawn Theater receives Community Block Grant funding to improve its storefront appearance, supporting neighborhood revitalization efforts.
City awards $50K CDBG forgivable loan to 1520 Partners for façade work
Federal grant money funds façade improvements at 1520 7th, a property improvement supported by Community Development Block Grant dollars. Forgivable loan over 5 years means no repayment if conditions are met.
Land area:
1 parcel
Mayor authorized to apply for EPA air-quality grant funding
City opens door to federal funding for air and climate pollution projects. Grant could support local air-quality improvements and climate resilience work.
City awards $49,263 CDBG grant to Eleven 02 for facade work
Federal community development funds support storefront improvements at local business Eleven 02. Forgivable loan means no repayment required if terms are met.
City funds Central Six Development Council through federal Good Jobs grant
The city directs federal job-training funding to Central Six Development Council (Region 4) to expand workforce development in the area. Details on total award amount and targeted programs were not provided in the agenda summary.
Mayor authorized to apply for HUD community planning grants
Gives the City the ability to seek federal funding from HUD for community development and planning projects, with no local matching funds specified yet.
City grants operating permit to Dennis Luxury Transportation for sedan service
Dennis Luxury Transportation receives authority to operate an executive sedan service on public roads in the city. This licensing decision determines which transportation companies can legally operate in the area.
City awards Community Development Block Grant loan to Own It Property Solutions
Own It Property Solutions receives federal grant funds to support community development projects. The loan terms and intended use may affect local housing or economic opportunity in the recipient's service area.
City authorizes preliminary engineering agreement with Alabama DOT for CMAQ-3715
City enables federal grant funding for transportation project planning and construction. Moves project toward implementation phase with state partner.
City authorized to apply for HUD community planning grant
Gives Mayor power to pursue federal housing and community development funding. Grants typically support neighborhood improvements, affordable housing, or infrastructure projects.
City executes Good Jobs Challenge Grant agreement with Prosper Foundation throug
City receives federal funding to support job-training or economic development work via Prosper Foundation through September 2025. Exact program scope and resident impact unclear from title alone.