County Of Sumter

The County of Sumter is a local government entity located in South Carolina, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2005, with its primary administrative offices situated at 13 E Canal St in Sumter. As a U.S. local government and county-level entity, it actively participates in various federal grant programs, primarily focusing on community development, infrastructure improvement, public safety, and historic preservation. The county's Grants Division, operating under the name Grants Department, serves as the primary administrative unit responsible for securing and managing federal grant awards that support critical local initiatives and infrastructure development.

The County of Sumter has received numerous federal grant awards across multiple domains, with significant focus on airport infrastructure, affordable housing, public safety, and cultural preservation. Through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program, the county has been awarded multiple grants totaling millions of dollars to reconstruct general aviation apron pavement at Sumter Municipal Airport, enhancing airport safety and operational efficiency. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has consistently provided HOME Investment Partnerships Program grants to support affordable housing activities, including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing and tenant-based rental assistance. The county has also received justice-related grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, enabling the Sumter County Sheriff's Office to purchase equipment and support law enforcement training. Additionally, the National Archives and Records Administration has awarded grants for historical preservation, including a $1.8 million project to digitize and preserve historical records. The county has further supplemented these prime awards with numerous sub-grants from state-level agencies like the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Department of Commerce, and Adjutant General's office, covering areas such as traffic enforcement, regional planning, and COVID-19 mitigation efforts.