Grants & Federal Funding

City enters agreement with state DOT on I-10 bridge project

Major infrastructure partnership unlocking federal funding for Mobile River Bridge improvements and Bayway connectivity—critical for regional traffic, commerce, and climate resilience.

City secures $1M federal grant for coastal resilience

Mobile wins $1 million in federal funding for coastal resilience projects, with no local match required. This investment will strengthen protections against storm surge, flooding, and climate-related coastal threats.

City increases housing rehabilitation funding by $1.4M for CDBG program

Birmingham expands its CDBG housing rehabilitation effort with $1.4 million in additional federal funding to help more residents improve or access homes through Neighborhood Housing Services Birmingham.

City grants Verizon fiber-optic franchise in public rights-of-way

Verizon gains permission to install and operate fiber-optic cables under city streets. The franchise agreement sets terms for network expansion that can improve broadband access citywide.

City secures $504,551 federal grant for anti-poverty program

Federal funding supports Birmingham's anti-poverty efforts and community service work, expanding resources without local budget impact.

City considers revoking Express Mart's business licenses

Public hearing will examine whether to shut down the off-premise beer/liquor operation at 800 3rd Avenue West due to license violations or rule breaches.

Traffic Engineering Department renamed to Department of Transportation

A naming change that reflects the department's broader transportation mission. May signal new priorities or improved coordination across transit, roads, and pedestrian infrastructure.

City accepts state grant for Tiger IV Connector project

Agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation advances Tiger IV Connector transportation infrastructure, though full project scope and timeline are unclear from this item alone.

CONSENT ITEM 13. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor (1) to submit an application and to accept the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $347,921.00 from the United States Department of Justice awarded to the City of Birming

ITEM 35. A Resolution to set a public show cause hearing to consider revoking the business licenses issued to Express Mart of AL, L.L.C., 800 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204, and to consider rescinding Resolution No. 586-06, granting approval for an

CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant up to $3,500,000 and Healthy Homes Supplement Grants up to $600,000 for the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Lead Hazard

CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete and submit a grant application with the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham (CFGB) in the amount of $20,808.00, under which said

ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an original Preliminary Engineering Agreement, with the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for Project No. CMAQ-NR06( ) [Proj. Ref. No. 100039852] Villa

CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an original Agreement for and on the behalf of the City of Birmingham between the City and the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for Project

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a loan agreement with Antoinette Neely, d/b/a, Organically Yours, LLC, located at 7627 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206 for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Busin

ITEM 67. CHANGES SEE RESOLUTION A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit and execute documents necessary to accept a grant application to the Metropolitan Planning Organization in the amount of $800,000.00 to construct a pedestrian bridge across the ra

WITHDRAWN ITEM 60. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit a grant application to the Alabama Department of Transportation in the amount of $800,000.00 to construct a nature trail that connects Avondale School to Avondale Park and Avondale Library, an

CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor City enter into a Preliminary Engineering Agreement, with the State of Alabama; acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for Project Number: STPBH-3718( ) [Proj. Ref. No. - 10006793

ITEM 59. ADDENDUM A Resolution granting eleven (11) Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to Groome Transportation of Alabama LLC, 7001 Crestwood Boulevard Suite 112, Birmingham, to operate a shuttle service for passengers and their luggage to H

CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Preliminary Engineering, Right-Of-Way Acquisition, and Construction Agreement with the State of Alabama; acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for Project ST-037-99