County Of Onondaga

County of Onondaga, doing business as Management & Budget, is a local government entity located in Syracuse, New York, serving a population of approximately 460,000 residents across 18 local law enforcement agencies. As a U.S. local government and county structure, Onondaga County receives federal grant funding to support critical community development, public safety, health, and social services initiatives. The county has demonstrated substantial capacity in managing federal grant awards, with a SAM.gov registration dating back to February 2002 and an active registration extending through November 2026. Through its prime federal grant awards, Onondaga County provides a diverse array of services that address housing stability, homelessness prevention, community development, forensic analysis, mental health services, pipeline safety, and lead hazard remediation.

The county's grant-funded operations span multiple federal agencies and program areas. In housing and community development, Onondaga County manages substantial HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds totaling over $673,000 to support affordable housing development, rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, and rental housing initiatives serving low-income residents. The county administers Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding exceeding $173,000 to address homelessness through street outreach, emergency shelter operations, homelessness prevention, and rapid re-housing assistance. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) support viable urban community development and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income populations. For public safety and forensic services, the county's Center for Forensic Sciences, organizationally located within the Onondaga County Health Department, received Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis grants totaling $366,951 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to enhance forensic biology and DNA analysis capabilities, fund a forensic scientist position, increase sample processing capacity, and reduce case backlogs across the region's law enforcement agencies. The county also received a $7.75 million Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, targeting lead-based paint hazard identification and control in pre-1960 housing units, particularly in low-income and minority neighborhoods, with activities running through January 2029. Additionally, Onondaga County manages the Onondaga County Integrated Mental Health System of Care, a project grant from SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services, serving youth aged 0-21 with serious emotional disturbances and co-occurring developmental disabilities through evidence-based services and trauma-informed treatment practices. The county received a Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG) from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to train emergency responders in pipeline incident response activities. A COPS Office Technology and Equipment grant supports law enforcement equipment acquisition and interoperable communications systems. The county also serves as a sub-recipient of federal funds passed through New York State agencies, including the Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance (managing TANF, SNAP, child support administration, and refugee services), the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (receiving homeland security, emergency management, and disaster recovery funds), the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (supporting forensic laboratory operations through Coverdell grants), the Department of Transportation (for transit operating assistance), and the Addiction Services & Supports Office (for substance use prevention and treatment services). This extensive portfolio demonstrates Onondaga County's critical role in delivering federally-funded social services, public safety infrastructure, and community development initiatives to its residents.