City Of Upper Arlington

City of Upper Arlington is a U.S. local government entity located in Columbus, Ohio, that has been registered to receive federal awards since September 2004. As a municipality, the city provides essential public services to its residents and has leveraged federal grant funding to enhance operational capabilities and community safety initiatives. The city's engagement with federal grant programs demonstrates its commitment to modernizing public safety infrastructure and promoting sustainable community practices.

The City of Upper Arlington has established itself as an active recipient of federal grant funding across multiple service areas. Most recently, in September 2025, the city received a $374,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to enhance fire and firefighting personnel safety through equipment acquisition, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for its fire department. Prior to this award, the city received a Project Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in December 2021 to implement a body-worn camera program for its police department, aimed at increasing transparency and promoting community trust while protecting civil rights. Additionally, the city received a Cooperative Agreement from the National Resources Conservation Service in September 2021 to implement a curbside food waste collection pilot program, reflecting the city's commitment to environmental sustainability. Beyond its prime grant awards, the City of Upper Arlington has also benefited from federal funding as a sub-grantee, receiving sub-award funding in July 2024 and February 2023 from the Ohio Department of Transportation for roadway major rehabilitation projects, which expanded the city's infrastructure improvement capacity.