The minimum contribution covers travel and participation in meetings. It also helps support the basic work program, decided each year by participating agencies jointly.
Many agencies contribute additional resources to support additional areas of work.
These contributions are allocated through the joint decision process. However, members can also earmark funds for specific projects, if they wish. This enables local agencies to participate in meetings and take part in joint projects within and outside of their states. Companies can also showcase products or capabilities, and take part in technical discussions as input to the program planning process.