Master Agreements are contracts that are competitively bid by the Department of General Services and available to any agency that expend public funds. These types of agreements establish a prequalified list of vendors and simplify the purchasing process for the end user.
Like grants, cooperative agreements are funding mechanisms used by the Federal Government. The main difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement is that a cooperative agreement involves “substantial staff involvement” from a federal agency.
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.
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 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.
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.