City Of Cherokee

The City of Cherokee, located in Oklahoma, is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since 2007, operating through the Cherokee Development Authority. As a municipality and airport authority, the organization primarily focuses on infrastructure development and community services, with a significant emphasis on airport-related improvements and public safety enhancements. The entity is specifically registered to receive federal grant awards and has demonstrated a consistent ability to secure funding from various federal agencies, particularly the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.

Through its federal grant awards, the City of Cherokee has predominantly focused on airport infrastructure improvements and public safety initiatives. The organization has received multiple FAA Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) grants totaling approximately $644,000 for terminal apron pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation projects, aimed at extending the useful life of airport facilities and enhancing safety. Additionally, the city secured a COPS Hiring Program grant to advance community policing by hiring or rehiring law enforcement officers. The grants have also included COVID-19 related economic relief through the American Rescue Plan Act and Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, providing funds for airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, and pandemic response. These federal grants have supported critical infrastructure upgrades, including wildlife fencing installation, pavement reconstruction, and operational support, demonstrating the City of Cherokee's commitment to maintaining and improving local public infrastructure and community safety.