County Of Strafford

County Of Strafford, located in Dover, New Hampshire, is a local government entity registered in SAM.gov since 2006, serving Strafford County and its 13 cities and towns with a population of approximately 131,000 residents. As a U.S. Local Government and County entity, it primarily focuses on providing public services and supporting community-based programs through federal grant awards. The organization is committed to enhancing public safety, mental health services, and community well-being through strategic grant-funded initiatives that address critical local needs.

The County Of Strafford has secured multiple federal grant awards primarily from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program and SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services, focusing on law enforcement technology, equipment, and mental health awareness training. Key grant-funded projects include technology and equipment acquisition to improve crime prevention and information sharing, mental health awareness training for school-assigned police officers, and supporting specialized prosecution efforts. Sub-grant awards from the New Hampshire Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General have supported diverse initiatives such as domestic violence prosecution, child advocacy center services, substance abuse treatment for incarcerated individuals, and human trafficking law enforcement initiatives. These grants demonstrate the county's comprehensive approach to addressing community safety, mental health, substance abuse, and victim support through targeted, evidence-based programming and collaborative partnerships with state and federal agencies.