Ala. county DOCs to receive federal funding for sanitation, contagion prevention

Alabama Political Reporter

BIRMINGHAM — The State of Alabama received $9,645,679 in Department of Justice grants to respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.

The grant is available under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation signed by President Trump.

Funds will be used to help correctional facilities cover costs related to COVID-19, including, but not limited to, sanitation, contagion prevention and measures designed to address the related medical needs of inmates, detainees and correctional personnel.

Full story: Alabama U.S. attorneys announce $9,645,679 award to address COVID-19 pandemic