Cooperation Agreements. Introduction. A Cooperation Agreement is a contract by which two or more parties commit to work together in one or more areas of business activity, usually regarding a specific product or business service.
A cooperating broker agreement is an agreement frequently used in the real estate industry. A cooperating broker is a broker who is not the listing broker. However, the cooperating broker finds a buyer for the listed property.
Cooperative agreements serves as an official framework for exploring partnership activities and identify future endeavors. If a specific collaborative project is identified between the two institutions, an addendum or additional agreement must be developed to outline the details of the project.
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.
The purpose of a grant is to provide assistance; there is generally little involvement by the sponsor, and the award instrument refers to general terms and conditions. Cooperative agreements also provide assistance, but with substantial sponsor involvement, typically described in a set of specific terms.
A legal instrument (award) of financial assistance between a sponsor and a recipient.
Working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.
A cooperative agreement is a hybrid between a contract and a grant. While its purpose is typically similar to a grant in that it focuses on increased scientific knowledge, the sponsor takes a more active role as a partner to the research, rather than just a funder.
In a grant, the federal government provides oversight and monitoring but is not directly involved in the project. In a cooperative agreement, federal employees participate more closely in project activities, often working side-by-side with the grantee.
Regardless of the specific content, ensure your agreements always contain the following from a structural perspective: The purpose of the cooperation. Details of all parties. Details of the cooperation. Duties of all parties. Payment structure. Term and termination. Confidentiality clause.