Cooperative agreements

A cooperative agreement is a formal partnership between two or more organizations working together toward shared goals, where they collaborate closely and share responsibilities, resources, and expertise. Unlike simple contracts or grants, cooperative agreements involve active involvement from the funding agency to help guide and support the project. This approach emphasizes teamwork and mutual benefit, often used in government or research projects to achieve complex objectives that require combined efforts. The key feature is the ongoing partnership and shared authority in decision-making to ensure the project's success.