County Of Cambria

Cambria County is a local government entity located in Pennsylvania, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2006, with its primary administrative office situated in Ebensburg. As a U.S. local government county, it provides a range of public services and community support programs, engaging with various state and federal agencies to deliver critical local infrastructure, social services, and community development initiatives. The county acts as a recipient of federal grant awards, primarily focusing on community-based programs that address local needs in areas such as healthcare, elder services, youth support, law enforcement, and community economic development.

Through its federal grant awards, Cambria County has demonstrated a diverse portfolio of services and programs. The county has received significant federal grants from agencies like the Corporation for National and Community Service, the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the Department of Health and Human Services. These grants have supported critical initiatives such as the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, which connects senior volunteers with students for mentoring and educational support, and a Rapid Response DNA Machine project to enhance law enforcement's forensic capabilities across multiple Pennsylvania counties. Sub-grant awards reveal additional programmatic depth, including partnerships with state agencies like the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for Medicaid waiver programs, the Department of Aging for senior services, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs for addiction services, and the Department of Community and Economic Development for infrastructure and housing rehabilitation projects. The county has also received grants for election security, emergency food assistance, child protective services, and community development block grants, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing local community needs through federal funding mechanisms.