County Of Cumberland

County Of Cumberland, doing business as County Board, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal grant awards. As a county government, it likely provides a range of public services to residents of Cumberland County, including public health, social services, and emergency management. Through federal grant sub-awards, County Of Cumberland supports various community programs and initiatives, particularly in the areas of public health, nutrition assistance, and hazard mitigation planning.

The County Of Cumberland has received numerous federal grant sub-awards to support specific programs and services. A significant portion of these sub-awards have been for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), administered through the Cumberland County Health Department. These WIC grants, with the Illinois Department of Human Services as the prime grantee, provide nutritional support to vulnerable populations. The county has also received Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) sub-awards, again through the Illinois Department of Human Services, to fund various social service programs. Additionally, County Of Cumberland has been involved in hazard mitigation planning, receiving a sub-award from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to develop an approved FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan. This diverse range of sub-awards demonstrates the county's involvement in nutrition assistance, social services, and disaster preparedness efforts, all aimed at improving the well-being and resilience of its community.