Town Of Pembroke

The Town of Pembroke is a U.S. local government municipality located in Robeson County, North Carolina, serving as the cultural center for the Lumbee Tribe, the largest American Indian tribe east of the Mississippi River. Registered in SAM.gov since 2010, Pembroke is an underserved, racially diverse rural community with a significant population of Lumbee Indians, African Americans, and white residents, characterized by high poverty rates and challenging socioeconomic conditions. As a federal grant recipient, the town primarily engages with federal agencies to support public safety, community development, and infrastructure improvements through targeted grant programs.

Pembroke has received substantial federal grant awards focusing on law enforcement, crime prevention, and community enhancement. The Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to implement comprehensive violence intervention initiatives, including victim services, mental health support, community-oriented policing, and youth engagement programs. The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) provided a $250,000 grant to hire and rehire law enforcement officers and increase community policing capacity. Additionally, the town has received sub-grants from various agencies, including the Economic Development Administration for wastewater treatment plant improvements, the North Carolina Department of Transportation for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure connecting key community locations, and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety for school security enhancements. These federal grant awards demonstrate Pembroke's commitment to addressing community challenges through targeted, collaborative approaches with federal and state agencies.