County Of Bedford

County Of Bedford Bedford County TN Trustee Division, registered in SAM.gov since 2001, is a U.S. local government entity located in Shelbyville, Tennessee, functioning as a county government with various administrative responsibilities. As a government entity, the organization serves the Bedford County community through multiple administrative and emergency management functions, engaging in federal grant programs that support critical local services and community safety initiatives. The county is structured as a U.S. local government with specific business types including a county government, planning commission, and council of governments, indicating a comprehensive approach to regional governance and community development.

Through federal grant awards, County Of Bedford has consistently secured funding from agencies like the Department of Justice, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Rural Business Cooperative Services to support diverse community needs. Notably, recent grants include a $150,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for a "Bringing the Lost Home" program addressing wandering risks for individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities, and an $840,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to enhance firefighting equipment and emergency response capabilities. The county has also received sub-awards from the Tennessee Department of Health for local health services, immunization programs, and rural health initiatives, as well as grants from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for emergency management and homeland security programs. These grant awards demonstrate the county's commitment to public safety, healthcare, emergency preparedness, and community development, with a focus on leveraging federal funding to improve local infrastructure, services, and protective capabilities.