Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act (FGCAA)

The Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act (FGCAA) is a law that sets the guidelines for how the U.S. government provides funding to organizations for projects or research. It distinguishes between grants, which are mostly used when the government provides funding without direct involvement, and cooperative agreements, where the government actively collaborates and shares responsibility with the recipient. The act ensures transparency, proper use of funds, and clear expectations, fostering effective partnerships between government agencies and external organizations to achieve specific goals.