County Of Madison

County Of Madison is a local government entity located in Madison County, New York that administers a wide range of public services and programs for residents. As a county government, it receives substantial federal grant funding from agencies including the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Agriculture, Department of Justice, and Department of Health and Human Services to support initiatives related to housing, rural development, public safety, health, and social services. County Of Madison serves as both a prime recipient and sub-recipient of federal grant awards, working in partnership with New York state agencies to implement federally-funded programs at the local level.

Through its federal grant awards, County Of Madison has undertaken diverse projects and services. A major initiative was a $2 million lead hazard control program funded by HUD to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in low-income housing over a 3.5 year period. The county received multiple large grants from USDA's Rural Utilities Service to expand broadband internet infrastructure and telemedicine/distance learning services in rural areas. Working with the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the county has administered funding for programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and child support services. Other grant-funded work included implementing medication-assisted treatment programs in county jails to combat the opioid epidemic, emergency preparedness initiatives, public health workforce development, low-income heating assistance, and mobility management services. The county also partnered with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services on child welfare programs. Overall, County Of Madison's federal grant activities span a wide range of social services, public health, infrastructure, and community development efforts to serve local residents.