County Of Piscataquis

County Of Piscataquis is a local government entity based in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2004, with its registration valid through March 2026. As a U.S. County Government, the organization primarily focuses on providing essential public services and infrastructure support for Piscataquis County. Through federal grant awards, the county demonstrates a commitment to enhancing public safety, emergency management, and community infrastructure, primarily working through its County Commission Office and Emergency Management Agency.

The county has received and participated in multiple federal grant programs, predominantly focused on emergency management, homeland security, and public safety communications. Key federal grant awards include a significant $4,175,000 Project Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to upgrade public safety communications equipment, with a project period from July 2024 to August 2028. The county has consistently received sub-awards from the Emergency Management Agency Maine across various programs such as Emergency Management Preparedness Grants, Homeland Security Grant Programs, and Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness State Grants. These grants span fiscal years 2020-2024 and cover activities like emergency management preparedness, homeland security activities, and hazardous materials emergency planning. The sub-awards demonstrate the county's ongoing role in supporting state-level emergency response and preparedness efforts, with a focus on improving communication infrastructure, enhancing first responder capabilities, and ensuring public safety through technological upgrades and strategic planning.