County Of Oneida

Oneida County, located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, is a local government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2002, serving the northern Wisconsin region. As a U.S. county government, Oneida County provides essential public services across multiple domains, including transportation, health, emergency management, and community development. The county operates through various departments, with the Oneida County Highway Department playing a significant role in infrastructure and transportation-related initiatives.

Through federal grant awards, Oneida County has demonstrated a diverse range of public service capabilities, particularly in airport infrastructure, transportation, public health, and community safety. The county has received substantial federal grants from agencies like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), focusing on airport improvement projects such as runway reconstruction, navigational aid installations, and snow removal equipment upgrades. The Department of Health Services has supported the county through numerous sub-grants addressing critical areas like mental health, substance abuse treatment, child welfare, and public health initiatives. Additionally, the county has secured grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to develop community response teams and support law enforcement deflection programs. The Department of Justice Wisconsin has funded the North Central Drug Enforcement Group (NORDEG), a multi-jurisdictional task force covering seven counties. Other notable grant activities include emergency management support from the Department of Military Affairs, child welfare contracts, and various health-related programs addressing community needs such as suicide prevention, nutrition education, and COVID-19 response.