Durham County Government

Durham County Government, doing business as Durham County Sheriff, is a local government entity based in Durham, North Carolina that has been registered to receive federal awards since January 2006. The organization serves as the sheriff's office for Durham County and utilizes federal grant funding to enhance law enforcement operations, community policing initiatives, and public safety programs. Through its federal grant awards, Durham County Sheriff's Office provides a range of community-focused services and equipment acquisitions designed to improve the quality of life for residents and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

The organization has demonstrated substantial engagement with federal grant programs across multiple funding agencies. Most recently, Durham County Sheriff's Office received a $140,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), with a performance period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027. This grant funds a procurement contract with a marketing agency to develop and distribute videos, public service announcements, and mobile applications showcasing the diverse roles and positive impact of law enforcement, while tracking audience engagement and effectiveness through analytics. Additionally, Durham County has received Block Grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, including awards dated October 1, 2023 and October 1, 2022, which support law enforcement safety and community service enhancements. These grants have funded critical equipment acquisitions such as ballistic-resistant body armor and a mobile command trailer, as well as community-based intervention programs addressing crisis intervention, mental health response, and gang prevention. The organization has also served as a sub-grantee, receiving funding in June 2024 from The Institute For Intergovernmental Research, Inc. for an initiative to build bridges increasing access to opioid use disorder treatment options in jails, and in November 2022 from the Department of Commerce North Carolina for CDBG-funded home rehabilitation services targeting low and moderate-income households throughout Durham County.