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 contract is an agreement between a local, state, regional, or federal government and businesses.
Two or more organizations combine their requirements and solicit bids or offers for goods or services. One or more organizations represent their requirements and include an option for other organizations to “ride” or “bridge” the contract as awarded.
The Oakland Schools Cooperative Contracts Network (OSCCN) is a FREE comprehensive listing service of competitively bid contracts available for K-12 public and private schools, higher education, cities, townships and villages and other public agencies.