Highlands County Florida

Highlands County Florida, registered in SAM.gov as a U.S. local government entity located in Sebring, Florida, is a county-level government organization focused on providing essential public services and community development initiatives. As a parent entity doing business as Placid Utilities, the county is actively engaged in receiving federal grant awards that support various critical community functions. The organization maintains an active federal registration valid through March 4, 2026, and has demonstrated consistent participation in federal grant programs across multiple sectors including law enforcement, emergency management, community planning, and infrastructure development.

Through its federal grant awards, Highlands County Florida has predominantly received funding from agencies such as the Bureau of Justice Assistance, FEMA, Community Oriented Policing Program, and the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. The county's grant activities have concentrated on several key areas: behavioral health court programs diverting mentally ill defendants from jail into community-based treatment, substance abuse treatment services for inmates, emergency management preparedness, public safety equipment acquisitions, victim services, and infrastructure improvements like sidewalk construction. Notable grant programs include the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), and sub-awards for specific initiatives like debris removal, COVID-19 vaccination support, and law enforcement technology upgrades. Prime and sub-grant partners have included the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of Transportation, and the National Children's Alliance, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing community needs through federal grant funding.