Core funding for the Board comes from the appropriations
of its 18 member jurisdictions. Each member’s share of support is determined by
a formula written into the original Compact. The formula uses relative state
population, per capita income and equal shares as factors. The Board has not
requested an increase in state appropriations since 1987.
The Board also is authorized to accept funds from any state, federal agency,
interstate agency, institution, person, firm or corporation provided those funds
are used for the Board’s purposes and functions. This year, additional support
was received for special projects from research grants, cooperative agreements
and contracts from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command’s Alion
Science and Technology Corporation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S.
Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and various other funding sources.
In addition, SSEB maintains an Associate Members program comprised of industry
partners who provide an annual contribution to the Board. Membership includes
organizations from the non-governmental sector, such as corporations, trade
associations and public advocacy groups. The Associate Members program provides
an opportunity for public officials and industry representatives to exchange
ideas, define objectives and advance energy and environmental planning to
improve and enhance the South’s well-being.
