County Of Franklin

The County of Franklin is a local government entity located in Maine, serving as the administrative body for Franklin County, the least populous county in the state. Spanning 1,697 square miles with a population of approximately 29,450, the county operates through various administrative divisions, including the Franklin County Treasurer's Office. As a registered federal grant recipient in SAM.gov since 2006, the county primarily engages with federal agencies through grant programs that support community development, public safety, emergency management, and regional infrastructure improvements.

The county has received multiple significant federal grants addressing diverse community needs. Notable prime federal grant awards include a $151,852.50 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service for streambank stabilization and a $1,000,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant to support the Franklin County Jail Substance Use Recovery and Re-Entry Program. Additionally, the county has received several sub-grants from the Maine Emergency Management Agency, including Emergency Management Preparedness Grants, Homeland Security Grants, and Operation Stonegarden funding. These grants focus on critical areas such as emergency management activities, border security intelligence gathering, school safety enhancement, community policing, and substance use disorder treatment. The county's grant portfolio demonstrates a comprehensive approach to addressing public safety, infrastructure resilience, and community health challenges in a predominantly rural region.