Montgomery County Awarded $2.25 Million in Public Safety Grants
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Montgomery County Commission invites the media to attend a press conference on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at 1 p.m. announcing $2.25 million in new federal and state grant funding to enhance public safety, expand law enforcement capacity, and improve community-based crisis response.
WHO:
Chairman Doug Singleton, Montgomery County Commission
Sheriff Derrick Cunningham, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
WHAT:
New federal and state grant funding including a $1.25 million grant to hire 10 additional sheriff's deputies and a $1 million grant for a multi-agency initiative to reduce gun violence and improve behavioral health crisis response.
WHEN:
Monday, October 27th | 1 PM
WHERE:
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
100 S. Lawrence St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
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About the Montgomery County Commission:
As the seat of Alabama’s capital city, Montgomery County plays a central role in shaping the economic, cultural, and governmental landscape of the state. The Montgomery County Commission provides responsive, transparent, and innovative services to the community. Led by five County Commissioners serving more than 225,000 residents in total, the Montgomery County Commission is focused on building a stronger future and enhancing the quality of life in the heart of Alabama’s River Region.
