Howard County Of Maryland Inc

Howard County Of Maryland Inc is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal contract and grant awards since 2011. As a county government, it provides a wide range of public services to residents within its jurisdiction, including administering federal grants and contracts to support community development, public safety, housing, transportation, and social services initiatives. Howard County frequently partners with federal agencies to deliver critical programs and services to county residents. The county has been awarded federal contracts and grants across multiple sectors, demonstrating its capacity to implement diverse federally-funded projects and programs.

Howard County has been awarded federal contracts to provide services related to equal employment opportunity initiatives. In October 2021, Howard County received a $139,395 firm fixed price definitive contract from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for FY 2022 services related to the EEOC's Philadelphia District Office. This contract, set to complete in September 2024, demonstrates the county's involvement in supporting federal employment discrimination prevention and enforcement efforts. No set-aside designation was used for this contract award. The county's contract work primarily focuses on providing administrative and programmatic support to federal agencies in implementing their mandates at the local level.

Howard County has received numerous federal grants to support a variety of community programs. The county has been awarded multiple Continuum of Care Program grants from HUD to provide housing assistance and supportive services for homeless individuals and families. Other significant grant awards include HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for affordable housing initiatives, Community Development Block Grants for neighborhood revitalization projects, and Emergency Solutions Grants for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing services. The county also received grants for child advocacy services, domestic violence prevention, public safety technology upgrades, and transportation services. Howard County often serves as both a prime recipient and sub-recipient for these federal grant programs, collaborating with state agencies like the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, Maryland Transit Administration, and Maryland State Department of Education to implement community-based initiatives across various sectors including emergency preparedness, public transportation, and early childhood education.