Telfair County

Telfair County is a local government entity located in McRae-Helena, Georgia, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2011. As a U.S. Local Government and DOT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), the county primarily receives federal grants to support essential community infrastructure, emergency response, and rural development initiatives. While not holding federal contract prime awardee status, Telfair County has consistently engaged with federal funding programs to address community needs, infrastructure improvements, and disaster recovery efforts.

The county has received multiple federal grant awards from agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Rural Utilities Service, focusing on emergency watershed protection, community facilities development, and disaster recovery. Notable grants include a $107,500 Cooperative Agreement for debris removal and watershed protection related to Hurricane Helene, and a $100,000 Community Facilities Grant for rural infrastructure improvements. Sub-grant awards further demonstrate the county's diverse grant portfolio, including debris removal projects with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, transportation operating grants from the Georgia Department of Transportation under Section 5311, and emergency management support. These grants collectively support critical community services such as infrastructure renovation, public safety facility improvements, healthcare clinic expansions, and emergency response capabilities, with funding typically ranging between $50,000 and $107,500 and project durations spanning one to two years.