Coconino County Of

Coconino County Of is a local government entity located in Arizona that provides a wide range of public services and participates in various federal contract and grant programs. As the largest county by land area in Arizona, Coconino County encompasses diverse landscapes including the Grand Canyon and Coconino National Forest. The county government administers services such as public health, law enforcement, courts, economic development, and community services to its residents. Through federal awards, Coconino County and its subsidiaries engage in projects and programs spanning public safety, health, social services, environmental protection, and emergency management.

Coconino County has primarily provided land and facility use services to the federal government through contracts, particularly with the U.S. Forest Service. In August 2023, the county's Highlands Fire District was awarded a $9,000 firm fixed price purchase order from the USDA Forest Service for use of a fire facility in Flagstaff, supporting wildland fire prevention and suppression activities. In April 2022, the county received a $4,829 purchase order contract for use of a tunnel facility designated as S-39, TUNNEL, AZ-COF-000159. These contracts were awarded without set-aside designations by the Forest Service's Southwestern Region. While specific contract details are limited, the information suggests that Coconino County occasionally leases or provides access to local facilities and land for federal agency use, particularly in support of forest management and fire prevention efforts.

The county has been extensively involved in federal grant programs across various sectors. Notable grants include a $3.9 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for sediment reduction efforts related to the Museum Fire, and multiple awards from the Department of Justice for programs such as a Family Treatment Court and emergency COVID-19 funding. Coconino County has received numerous sub-grants focused on providing social services to low-income and vulnerable populations. These include Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grants, Community Services Block Grants, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grants, and Social Services Block Grants, primarily passed through the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The county has also received grants for environmental projects, including a $573,615 cooperative agreement from the EPA for brownfield remediation. Other significant grants support STEM education, emergency management, public health initiatives, and workforce development programs. Many of these grants involve partnerships with state agencies, where the county acts as a sub-recipient to implement local programs aligned with broader state and federal objectives.