County Of Jackson

County Of Jackson, located in Newport, Arkansas, is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since 2009, serving Jackson County through various administrative and community support functions. As a government entity, the county receives federal grant awards that primarily focus on infrastructure improvement, community development, and emergency management services. The organization is structured as a county-level government that provides essential services to local residents, with a particular emphasis on supporting vulnerable populations and maintaining critical community infrastructure.

The federal grant awards received by County Of Jackson demonstrate a diverse range of community improvement and emergency response projects. The most significant recent award is a $958,500 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service for emergency watershed protection, specifically for debris removal and streambank protection along the Cache River. Other notable sub-grant awards include community development projects through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, such as infrastructure improvements at the Jackson County Senior Center and the White River Women's Shelter. These projects involved installing HVAC systems, generators, replacing windows and roofs, and updating kitchen equipment. The county has also received emergency management sub-grants from the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, indicating its role in local disaster preparedness and response. The grant awards consistently target low to moderate-income communities and focus on critical infrastructure, community facility upgrades, and emergency response capabilities.