Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

What Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs does

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is a state government agency of the State of Alabama, headquartered in Montgomery at 401 Adams Avenue, Suite 524, and operating under Director Kenneth W. Boswell. ADECA serves as the statutorily designated state pass-through entity for federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Appalachian Regional Commission, distributing these funds to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations across all 67 Alabama counties. The agency's programs have touched every community in Alabama according to its own 2025 Annual Report, with 37 counties specifically eligible for ARC funds in the Appalachian region.

ADECA's core offerings are organized across eight divisions: Community and Economic Development (CDBG and ARC grants); Alabama Digital Expansion (broadband infrastructure, created by the Connect Alabama Act of 2021); Energy (LIHEAP, Weatherization Assistance); Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety (grants to 4,000+ agencies); Office of Water Resources; Federal Initiatives and Recreation; Surplus Property (auctioning state assets via GovDeals.com); and ADECA Support Sections. Supporting initiatives include Be Linked Alabama (broadband mapping portal), Drive Electric Alabama (EV adoption), and the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP). Recent grant activity includes $43.8 million in LIHEAP funds to 18 community action agencies, $6.3 million in weatherization grants, $17 million in CDBG funding to 44 communities, and significant industrial recruitment co-funding for projects such as a $163 million CPT America automotive plant in Tuskegee and a $115 million Two Rivers Lumber sawmill.

Because ADECA is a state entity rather than a commercial firm, it has no traditional pricing model; instead, its revenue model consists of federal and state appropriations administered via competitive grant applications and formula-based allocations to eligible recipients. Customer relationships are anchored by a structurally dependent ecosystem of community action agencies, local governments, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofit victim-services providers. The agency publishes no operating revenue figures and is not subject to traditional ownership, investor, or M&A dynamics.

Name

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

Legal name

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

Website

https://adeca.alabama.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is the State of Alabama's designated pass-through agency that administers federal and state grant programs across community development, broadband, energy assistance, victim services, law enforcement, and water resources for all 67 Alabama counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Grant Administration

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (926), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAAAC

Intergovernmental Affairs & Federal Grants Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAGAEAM

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPADAOAC

Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Donor Coordination, Grantmaking & Development Finance Programs

Keywords

• Government grant administration
• Community development programs
• Economic development funding
• Public safety grants
• Energy assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal grant administration: ADECA administers federal grant funds from agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, distributing these funds to eligible recipients across Alabama.
2. State funding programs: The agency distributes state-appropriated funds through various programs supporting community development, energy assistance, and other state priorities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ADECA is a state government agency that administers federal and state grant programs across Alabama, distributing funds through eight divisions to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations. Its core offerings include LIHEAP and Weatherization energy assistance, Community Development Block Grants, Appalachian Regional Commission grants, broadband expansion programs, law enforcement and victim services grants, water resource management, and surplus property sales.

Product overview

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is a state government agency administering a diverse portfolio of grant programs organized into eight divisions: Community and Economic Development, Alabama Digital Expansion (broadband), Energy, Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety, Office of Water Resources, Federal Initiatives and Recreation, Surplus Property, and ADECA Support Sections. The agency's core offerings include the LIHEAP and Weatherization Assistance programs for energy support, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) programs for infrastructure and economic development, the Surplus Property Division conducting online auctions via GovDeals.com, Be Linked Alabama for broadband mapping, Drive Electric Alabama for EV promotion, and various victim services programs. ADECA serves as a pass-through entity for federal funding from agencies including HUD, DOJ, HHS, and the Appalachian Regional Commission, distributing grants to local governments, nonprofits, and community agencies across all 67 Alabama counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be Linked Alabama: Broadband map, county profiles and dashboards, and statewide broadband news portal
• Drive Electric Alabama
• Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP)

Products and services

• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Federal program helping low-income families meet home heating and cooling costs while increasing energy self-sufficiency and reducing vulnerability from energy needs.
• Weatherization Assistance Program Program providing grants to community action agencies to improve the energy efficiency and safety of homes for low-income households.
• Alabama Digital Expansion Division (Broadband) Division dedicated to expanding high-speed internet access statewide, created through the Connect Alabama Act of 2021. Manages middle-mile broadband infrastructure projects and the Alabama Broadband Map.
• Be Linked Alabama Online portal featuring the Alabama Broadband Map, county profiles and dashboards, and statewide broadband news.
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Federal grant program supporting community development activities including water and sewer upgrades, street improvements, community centers, and blight removal across Alabama communities.
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Program Federal-state partnership program funding infrastructure, economic development, and community improvements in 37 Alabama counties within the Appalachian region.
• Surplus Property Division State agency division managing the sale of surplus state property through online auctions via GovDeals.com, including vehicles, equipment, and office supplies.
• Drive Electric Alabama State initiative promoting electric vehicle adoption in Alabama, providing information and resources about electric vehicles.
• Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP) Program supporting healthcare access and transformation initiatives for rural Alabama communities.
• Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division Division administering grants and programs supporting law enforcement agencies, traffic safety initiatives, victim services, and public safety improvements.
• Office of Water Resources Division managing water resource programs, floodplain management, and water-related infrastructure assistance for Alabama communities.
• Federal Initiatives and Recreation Division Division overseeing federal initiative programs and recreation development projects statewide.
• Emergency Solutions Grant Program Program providing funds to local governments and nonprofits to assist homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless.
• Victim Services Programs Grant programs supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other crimes, administered with funding from U.S. Department of Justice and other federal agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grants supporting 44 Alabama communities with infrastructure and development improvements totaling approximately $17 million.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Local GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCities, counties, and municipalities across Alabama that partner with ADECA to implement grant-funded projects and programs in their communities.
• Community Action Agencies (18 agencies statewide)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal agencies that administer federal and state assistance programs including LIHEAP and weatherization at the community level.
• Nonprofit OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious nonprofits including domestic violence shelters, child advocacy centers, and victim services organizations that receive grants to provide direct services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alabama-department-of-economic-and-community-affairs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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