Grants & Federal Funding

City approves forgivable loan to Iron City Bar and Lounge for façade improvement

Federal grant funds support local business renovation through a five-year forgivable loan, helping revitalize a neighborhood business.

City accepts $100K grant from Cabaniss Trust for kitchen renovations

City receives $100,000 in private funding to renovate a kitchen at a city facility (Arli), reducing cost to taxpayers.

City secures $270K grant for Love Your Block neighborhood program

Mobile wins no-match grant funding from Johns Hopkins to support community-led neighborhood improvement projects through the Love Your Block program, bringing federal money to local block-level initiatives with no local cost.

Council grants limousine permit to Alvins Driving Service

Alvins Driving Service gets approval to operate a pre-arranged limousine service from its Bessemer location.

Operating permit granted to Luxe Automotive at 2nd Avenue North

Luxe Automotive gains approval to operate a parking facility in downtown Birmingham, adding commercial capacity to the 2nd Avenue North corridor.

City secures $15M GOMESA grant for Brookley By the Bay Phase I

Mobile wins $15 million in federal coastal restoration funding with no local match required. Brookley neighborhood will see waterfront activation, infrastructure, and economic development through Phase I of the Brookley By the Bay project.

City grants MCI Communications fiber-optic franchise rights in street corridors

MCI gains permission to install and operate fiber-optic cables in Birmingham's public rights-of-way, potentially expanding broadband infrastructure across the city. The long-term franchise agreement shapes how telecom infrastructure develops in city streets.

City accepts federal grant for traffic congestion and air quality

Federal funds for traffic and emissions improvements — no local cost. Details on project scope and neighborhood impact pending.

City introduces summer dance program for teens and young adults

New week-long dance program gives local youth ages 14–25 a structured summer activity. Program is free to participate.

City signs interlocal agreement with ALDOT

This agreement allows the city and Alabama Department of Transportation to coordinate on road and transportation projects. Details on specific projects or funding are not yet public.

Police receive $272K federal grant for justice programs

Mobile Police Department secures no-match federal funding for crime reduction and enforcement activities. The grant supports public safety priorities without requiring local budget contributions.

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City grants Uniti Fiber Gulfco fiber-optic franchise for rights-of-way

Fiber infrastructure expands broadband access across Birmingham. City retains oversight of public rights-of-way and receives franchise fees for network operation.</matters> <parameter name="significance_rationale">Fiber franchises enable long-term communications infrastructure se

Adventure Charter Service gets operating permit for bus service

Adventure Charter Service is authorized to operate charter buses in Birmingham. New transit operators expand available transportation options for residents and businesses.

Lumos Fiber franchise OK'd for citywide broadband build-out

City grants Lumos Fiber long-term rights to install fiber-optic cables in streets and public easements. Could expand high-speed internet access across Birmingham, affecting broadband availability and pricing for residents.

Mayor authorized to apply for federal CMAQ grant funds

City pursues federal funding to support congestion and air-quality projects. Grant award amount and project scope not yet specified in this authorizing item.

City authorized to apply for federal CMAQ grant for congestion and air quality

City is seeking federal funding to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. Grant dollars support transportation and environmental projects that benefit residents.

City grants operating permit to Good Hands Transport

Good Hands Transport, LLC receives permission to operate a transportation service in the area. This permit grants them authority to conduct commercial transport operations under city regulation.

Off-premise beer & wine license granted to Curbside Provisions at Son of a Butch

Curbside Provisions can now sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption at the Son of a Butcher location on 3rd Avenue South. This rescinds a prior license (Resolution 1318-25).

Iron City Elite Shuttle gets permit for neighborhood shuttle service

City approves new shuttle operator to provide neighborhood transportation service. Two certificates authorize service expansion.