Blount County Commission

Blount County Commission, registered in SAM.gov since 2006, is a U.S. local government entity located in Oneonta, Alabama, serving the 642 square mile Blount County with a population of approximately 60,000 residents. As a county government, it serves critical administrative and public service functions for its local jurisdiction, with a primary focus on providing essential community infrastructure, law enforcement support, and emergency management services. The organization is recognized as a recipient of federal grant awards, primarily working through various state agencies and federal grant programs to enhance local capabilities and infrastructure.

Through federal grant awards, Blount County Commission has consistently secured funding from agencies like the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service to support critical public safety and infrastructure initiatives. Recent grant awards include a $29,996 BJA grant for expanding body-worn camera programs in the Sheriff's Office, a $400,000 grant for purchasing patrol vehicles, and a $375,000 USDA grant for community facilities improvements. The county has also received numerous sub-grants from state agencies such as the Alabama Department of Transportation, Alabama Department of Health, and Alabama Emergency Management Agency, focusing on diverse projects including street and drainage improvements, emergency preparedness, strategic national stockpile support, local emergency management program sustainment, and EOC upgrades. These grants demonstrate the county's commitment to enhancing public safety, infrastructure, and emergency response capabilities through strategic federal and state funding opportunities.