1. Research and identify potential funding sources, public grants, private foundation grants and possible local and corporate sponsorships. Meet with all necessary personnel to determine funding goals. Research shall include a presentation of all grant requirements and criteria; matching fund requirements; reporting requirements and terms and conditions of potential grant opportunities. 2. Track county, state and federal funding opportunities pertinent to the Joint Meeting’s objectives. 3. Research, prepare, submit and engage in due diligence follow-ups, including appropriate legislative support of all funding grant applications. 4. Conduct and facilitate an annual onsite needs assessment and review and develop a plan(s) to identify funding sources for Joint Meeting’s objectives for the year. Coordinate with all Joint Meeting departments to determine if current or planned activities may be eligible for grants. 5. Attend all meetings deemed necessary by the Joint Meeting.