County Of Smith

County Of Smith, registered in SAM.gov as a U.S. Local Government and located in Carthage, Tennessee, is a county government entity that primarily engages with federal agencies through grant programs and sub-grant partnerships. As a parent organization, the county government operates through its Smith County Mayor division and receives federal funding to support various community development, education, public health, and infrastructure initiatives. The entity is registered in the federal system and maintains an active SAM.gov registration through January 23, 2026, which allows it to receive federal grant awards and participate in government funding programs.

Through its federal contract and grant activities, County Of Smith has been involved in multiple collaborative efforts across different sectors, particularly with state-level agencies in Tennessee. The county has received sub-grant awards predominantly from the Tennessee Department of Education, focusing on educational support programs such as improving basic educational programs for high-poverty schools, providing specialized instruction for students with disabilities, supporting career and technical education, and implementing professional development initiatives. Additionally, the county has worked with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services on substance abuse prevention coalitions, participating in programs targeting opioid awareness, prevention, and community-level intervention strategies for individuals aged 12-25.

The county's federal grant portfolio demonstrates a significant commitment to community development and public safety. A notable prime federal grant award includes a $140,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, which will support developing a comprehensive safety action plan for Smith County. Other grant activities encompass health-related initiatives like sexual risk avoidance education, COVID-19 response efforts, and mental health substance abuse prevention. The county has also received sub-grants for streambank stabilization, educational enrichment programs, and community learning center support, indicating a diverse approach to utilizing federal funding to address local community needs across multiple sectors including transportation, education, public health, and infrastructure development.