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Department of Interior Policy

Selecting the Cooperative Agreement as the proper award instrument

The basic criterion for selecting a cooperative agreement is that substantial involvement is expected between the bureau or office and the recipient when carrying out the activity contemplated in the agreement.[2] Additionally, cooperative agreements may be the solely authorized award instrument for specific programs; check the program's guidance for clarification [3].

Program offices may–when determining the use of a cooperative agreement--consider a variety of factors, including a recipient's ability to properly manage the funded activity (to include financial capacity and technical need). Federal involvement in cooperative agreements will be limited to the minimum required consistent with program requirements. Nothing in the Act should be construed as allowing the Government to increase its involvement beyond that which is authorized by applicable laws and OMB requirements [4]

 Cooperative Agreement Structure and Contents

The agreement is structured in a manner which [5]:

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