# Alabama environmental and recycling funding allocations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alabama-environmental-and-recycling-funding-allocations
> Updated: 2026-08-25T12:28:55.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Alabama has announced significant environmental and waste management funding through various state and federal mechanisms.

Governor Kay Ivey allocated $52 million for 21 coastal projects in Mobile and Baldwin counties, utilizing funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006. These investments target water quality, conservation, and recreational infrastructure, such as the Brookley by the Bay project and the Jubilee Recreation and Fishing Pier.

Separately, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management awarded nearly $2.5 million in recycling grants for fiscal year 2027. Sourced from the Alabama Recycling Fund, these grants support 20 recipients, including municipalities and nonprofits, to expand recycling infrastructure and programs across the state.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Alabama Department of Environmental Management awards $2.5M in recycling grants

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is awarding nearly $2.5 million in recycling grants to 20 cities, counties, and organizations to bolster waste reduction and infrastructure across the state.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-department-of-environmental-management-awards-25m-in-recycling-grants

### 2026-08-21: Alabama allocates $52 million for coastal projects

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced $52 million in GoMESA funding for 21 coastal projects focused on environmental conservation, water quality, and recreational access in Mobile and Baldwin counties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-allocates-52-million-for-coastal-projects

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