County Of Herkimer

County Of Herkimer is a local government entity located in Herkimer, New York, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2005. As a U.S. county government, it serves the residents of Herkimer County by administering various public services and seeking federal funding to support infrastructure, community development, and essential service improvements. The county has demonstrated an active approach to securing federal grants that address critical needs in rural communities, with a focus on enhancing technological, infrastructural, and social service capabilities.

Through its federal grant awards, County Of Herkimer has received significant funding from agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service, focusing on projects that improve rural community infrastructure and services. Notable grants include a $500,000 Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant to extend educational and medical technologies to underserved rural areas, and a $2,750,000 Community Facilities Loans and Grants award to construct and improve community facilities supporting fire protection, public safety, healthcare, and utility services. The county also receives numerous sub-awards from New York state agencies, particularly the Department of Labor and the Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance, which provide funding for workforce development, job training (such as TAA funds), and social assistance programs. These sub-grants, ranging from workforce incentives to temporary assistance programs, indicate the county's comprehensive approach to supporting local economic and social needs through collaborative federal and state funding mechanisms.