Safety Improvement Subsidy Program

Nye County Safety Improvement Subsidy Program 2023/2024

 Please click here for the application instructions.      Please click here to submit the online application.

To ensure a smooth and successful application process, here are the essential details:

Subsidy Funding Amount:

  • We are offering a maximum of $25,000 per year.
  • And here is the exciting part: this can be awarded to a single applicant or shared among multiple applicants, as decided during our Selection Process (more on that below). 

Eligibility:

We are looking for applicants who are part of internal departments or agencies within the Nye County Government jurisdiction. If you are unsure if your department or agency qualifies, email me, and I will let you know.

Subsidy Focus: 

Our aim with this subsidy is to support projects and equipment that directly contribute to improving safety in Nye County.

Application Process: 

Step 1. You begin by completing the subsidy application.

Step 2. Next, gather all your supporting documents, including project plans, cost estimates, vendor quotes, and letters of support.

Step 3. Submit your application and supporting documents online. or by email to riskmanagement@nyecountynv.gov, or by mail at 2100 E. Walt Williams Drive, Suite 110, Pahrump, NV, 89048, by November 30, 2023.

Evaluation Criteria (Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria):

a. We will be looking at how well your project or equipment aligns with our goal of enhancing safety in Nye County.

b. Consider the positive impact and significance your project will have on safety for both personnel and the community.

c. We will also assess the feasibility of your project, including the clarity of your proposal, budget justification, and a realistic timeline for implementation.

d. Sustainability is key. We want to see a plan for your project's future beyond the subsidy period, including maintenance.

e. We will take a good look at your department's capacity and qualifications to ensure you can successfully implement your project or equipment.

 Selection Process (The Nye County Safety Committee and Final Approval):

a. Our Nye County Safety Committee will be working diligently to evaluate the applications and make recommendations to the County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and Risk Manager.

b. These decision-makers will review the recommendations and provide the final stamp of approval.

c. The sky's the limit; we're open to granting funding to more than one application or even none, depending on the merits of the applications.

Subsidy Timeline:

a. Subsidy Application Period: November 1st – November 30th

b. Application Review Period: December 1st – January 31st

c. Subsidy Award Announcement: March 1st (or the first working day of March if March 1st falls on a weekend).

 If you have any questions or want to submit your fabulous application, do not hesitate to contact us at riskmanagement@nyecountynv.gov. Risk Management is here to help, so reach out anytime.

Nye County is beyond grateful for your unwavering commitment to safety, and I cannot wait to see your incredible ideas come to life!