County Of Woodbury

County Of Woodbury is a U.S. local government entity based in Iowa that provides a range of public services to residents through its various divisions and subsidiaries. As a county government, it oversees local operations and public safety initiatives, receiving federal grant funding to support these efforts. The county's primary divisions involved in federal grant activities include the Siouxland District Health Department, which provides public health services to the Sioux City Metro/Woodbury County area, and the County Emergency Management Agency, which coordinates emergency preparedness and response activities. County Of Woodbury has received both prime federal grants and numerous subawards to support its operations and services to the community.

Through federal grant awards, County Of Woodbury has provided a diverse array of services and projects. The Siouxland District Health Department has implemented programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), offering health services and breastfeeding support at the community level. It has also conducted breast and cervical cancer screening activities for low-income individuals, cardiovascular disease interventions, and public health emergency preparedness efforts. The department has been involved in COVID-19 response and mitigation activities, as well as home visiting services. These programs have been funded through subawards from the Iowa Department of Public Health, utilizing federal funds from agencies such as the USDA and CDC. The County Emergency Management Agency has received subawards through the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program to build and sustain emergency preparedness capabilities. Additionally, County Of Woodbury has received prime federal grants from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service for stream bank and bed erosion repair, and from the Department of Justice for coronavirus emergency response and the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. The county has also supported projects related to police traffic services, water control facilities, and road and bridge improvements through various subawards from Iowa state agencies.