Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Purchasing Services Division, doing business as County of Santa Cruz Purchasing Division, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since January 7, 2004. As a county government, it provides a wide range of public services to its residents and plays a crucial role in implementing federal and state-funded programs at the local level. Through federal grant awards, Santa Cruz County primarily focuses on emergency management, disaster preparedness, and environmental conservation efforts. These activities demonstrate the county's commitment to protecting its citizens and natural resources while leveraging federal funding to enhance its capabilities and infrastructure.

The county has received both prime and sub-federal grant awards for various projects and initiatives. A significant prime grant award came from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for $3,766,125 under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program. This cooperative agreement, awarded in March 2024, supports the implementation of emergency recovery measures, such as streambank and shoreline protection activities, in response to the March 2023 floods. Additionally, Santa Cruz County has received numerous sub-grant awards through the California Office of Emergency Services, focusing on homeland security and emergency management. These sub-grants support the implementation of state homeland security strategies, addressing planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. The county also participates in emergency management grants aimed at providing a comprehensive system of preparedness for the protection of life and property from various hazards. These grant-funded activities showcase Santa Cruz County's active role in enhancing public safety, disaster resilience, and overall community preparedness.