OFFICE OF CONTRACTS AND GRANTS

CHARACTERISTICS OF GRANTS, CONTRACTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
COOPERATIVE
GRANT
AGREEMENT
CONTRACT
Basic Purpose Provide assistance with a few restrictions Provide assistance with substantial involvement between parties Procure tangible goods and services
Solicitation Method Application kit or guidelines Request for Proposal Request for bid or quote
Award Instrument Short, may refer to general conditions Describes involvement, party relationships Long, detailed specs, clauses, regulations and expected results
Award Acceptance Usually not required Usually required Requires signature of authorized official
Involvement by Sponsor Generally none Substantial involvement May be extensive
Re-budgeting Flexible Usually allowed Occasionally allowed with restrictions
Equipment Title Grantee Varies based upon agreement Contractor
Performance Period Flexible May be specified with flexible dates Specified in contract
Patent Rights Generally liberal May be involved Provision in contract
Publications Unrestricted May ask to be informed May require prior review and approval
Technical Reports Annual summary reports More frequent (quarterly) reports Detailed reports, may be monthly