The standard cooperative agreement is the most common type of cooperative agreement, about 80 percent of all cooperative agreements developed annually.
Cooperation agreements define the legal basis for working with our partners. In a global framework, no organization can act efficiently alone. Cooperation is needed with other relevant institutions that are capable of providing additional assistance or knowledge.
A cooperative agreement is another form of financial aid. The granting agency and the grantee work together to carry out the purpose of the award. Contracts are financial transactions. Federal agencies buy property or services for their direct benefit or use from a service provider.
By definition, a co-op, or a “cooperative home,” is usually a multi-family piece of real estate in which a business holds the title to the property. The residents gain equity in the building by buying shares in that business. Co-op residents own a share of the property but not the deed to the property itself.
Noun. Co-operative agreements, in the context of B2B SaaS partnerships, are formal agreements between two or more entities that aim to create a collaboration and drive mutual growth through strategic alliances.
The grant instrument is used to administer awards that do not require NIH involvement beyond standard agency monitoring and stewardship. Under a cooperative agreement, NIH expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project.
With contracts, USAID purchases goods and services from a contractor to implement an Activity as directed by the Agency. Contracts are announced through Requests for Proposals (RFPs). With grants and cooperative agreements, the Agency provides funds to a recipient for a public good and has limited direct involvement.
In a cooperative agreement, EPA has substantial involvement in conducting project activities. The responsibilities shared between EPA and the recipient are clearly outlined and accepted before the agreement is awarded.
Interagency Agreement- used when ARS receives funds in advance or bills for funds used to perform research of mutual interest with another federal agency. Assistance-Type Cooperative Agreement (ATCA) used to transfer anything of value to support or stimulate a public purpose that is related to the mission of ARS.
Cooperative agreements will be legally binding agreements in document form. (4) Other requirements specified in the application.