The standard cooperative agreement is the most common type of cooperative agreement, about 80 percent of all cooperative agreements developed annually.
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.
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.
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.
Cooperative contracts — also known as cooperative procurements or cooperative agreements — are agreements between the government and businesses, created in order to lower the costs of procuring goods or services that multiple entities commonly need.
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 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.
Definition. A legal instrument reflecting a relationship between a federal agency and a non-federal recipient, made in ance with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 6301-6308). DOE G 580.1-1A Chg1 (LtdChg), Personal Property.
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.