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Northampton County to Begin Accepting Applications for Public Safety Grants
July 07, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2025
WHO: County Executive Lamont G. McClure & the Department of Community and Economic Development
WHAT: Public Safety Grants
WHERE: Northampton County
WHEN: July 21 – August 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
[Northampton County, PA] – Lamont G. McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announce that the County of Northampton will accept applications for 2025 Public Safety Grants beginning July 21st through August 29, 2025.
Public Safety Grants are available to Northampton County’s municipal and volunteer Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations. These grants can be used for capital improvements, vehicle purchases, equipment purchases, and training. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $20,000 per application or project.
Grant approvals are scheduled to be announced in December 2025.
“Supporting our police, fire, and EMS organizations is one of the best investments we can make in the safety and well-being of Northampton County residents,” says Lamont McClure. “While it may not be a core County function, we are committed to providing these vital organizations with resources that help save lives and protect our communities.”
Interested organizations can apply by visiting the Northampton County Participant Portal hosted by Neighborly Software at: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/NORTHAMPTONCOUNTYPA/participant
Registration on the Participant Portal is required to apply.
Program inquiries:
Northampton County Department of Community & Economic Development
Sarah Ortiz
610-829-6308