Grants Administration & Governmental Relations

Mission Statement: The Grants Administration and Governmental Relations Department provides support and guidance to Rowan County units to effectively and efficiently manage their grants and related requirements.

The Grants Administration Department is responsible for:

• Developing grants policies and procedures to support compliance with funding agency requirements and relevant federal, state, and local law.
• Working closely with Finance Department to help ensure grant funds are managed according to County Finance policies and in compliance with granting organizations' requirements.
• Overseeing and facilitating administrative procedures for grants management through each grant's lifecycle.

Additionally, we support and coordinate county governmental relations activities, including:

• Serve as liaison to County's State and Federal lobbying contractors.
• Facilitate projects between the County and other governmental entities.
• Support and build relationships with local, regional, state, and federal entities.