Cooperative Agreement - Policy & Procedures

Public Law Regulation

• 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213, Assistance Programs
  Authorizes the use of cooperative agreements to transfer funds to non-federal or nonprofit entities for services relating to natural resources conservation or recreation management both on and off Corps lands that involve programs fulfilling educational or training purposes.
  Implementation Guidance Memo for WRRDA 2014 1047e, August 31, 2015

• WRRDA 2014, Sec 1031(b), Cooperative Agreements with Indian Tribes
  Authorizes the use of cooperative agreements to transfer funds to Indian Tribes or a designated representative of an Indian tribe to carry out authorized activities of the Corps of Engineers to protect fish, wildlife, water quality, and cultural resources.
  Implementation Guidance Memo for WRRDA 2014 1031(b), August 3, 2016

• 41 USC 501, 95-224, Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977
  This act set forth requirements to use cooperative agreements and grants to transfer funds to non-Federal entities, but did not provide authority by itself to enter into an agreement.

• 7 USC 2814, Federal Noxious Weed Act- Management of Undesirable Plants on Federal Lands
  Authorizes Federal agencies to complete and implement cooperative agreements with State agencies regarding the management of undesirable plant species on Federal lands under the agency's jurisdiction.

• 16 USC 661, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
  Authorizes the Department of Interior to provide assistance to and cooperate with Federal, State, and public or private agencies and organizations in the development, protection, rearing, and stocking of all species of wildlife and their habitat, in controlling losses from disease or other causes, in minimizing damages from overabundant species, in providing public shooting and fishing areas, including easements across public lands for access, and in carrying out other measures necessary. Also authorizes Interior to make surveys and investigations of wildlife of the public domain, including lands and waters controlled by any agency of the United States.

• 10 USC 2358, Research and Development Projects
  Authorized the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department to engage in basic research, applied research, advanced research, and development projects.

• 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

• 31 USC 6301-08, Using Procurement Contracts and Grant and Cooperative Agreements
  Amended the FGCAA of 1977

Policy Memos

• Delegation to Implement Authorities under the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, 7 U.S.C. § 2814, Management of Undesirable Plants on Federal Lands and Implementation Guidance, dated 4 August 2023

• Law Enforcement Services at Corps Water Resources Development Projects Under 42 U.S.C. § 1962d-5d, dated 2 November 2005

Memos

• Archive

Other Policy

• Contracting Policy Division Regulations, Policy Memos, Templates

• Procedures
  • HQUSACE Cooperative Agreement Standard Operating Procedures SOP, 2020
    This document includes roles and responsibilities, regulatory requirements, pre and post- award procedures, close-out procedures, terms and conditions, reporting requirements, and the template documents.
  • 32 CFR Subchapter C, DOD Grant and Agreement Regulations
    The Defense Grant and Agreement Regulatory System (DGARS) is the system of regulatory policies and procedures for the award and administration of DoD Components' assistance and other non-procurement awards.
    • DOD Directive 3210.06- Defense Grant and Agreement Regulatory System (DGARS), February 2014

• Delegation Memos
  • WRRDA 2014, Sec 1031(b) Delegation memo from ASA(CW) to DCG, Jun 09, 2016
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation of authority memo from Secretary of Army to ASA(CW), Aug 11, 2014
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from ASA(CW) to DCG, Sep 25, 2014
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from DCG to MSC Commanders, Feb 4, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from LRD Commander to LRB, LRC, LRE, LRH, LRL, LRN, LRP Commanders - March 10, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from MVD Commander to MVP, MVR, MVS, MVN, MVK, MVM Commanders, Mar 25, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from NAD Commander to NAB, NAP, NAE, NAN, NAO Commanders, Mar 11, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from NWD Commander to NWK, NWO, NWP, NWS, NWW Commanders, Mar 26, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from SAD Commander to SAC, SAJ, SAM, SAS, SAW Commanders - Apr 03, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from SWD Commander to SWF, SWG, SWL, and SWT Commanders, Mar 10, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from POD Commander to POH and POA Commanders, Jun 9, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from SPD Commander to SPA, SPK, SPL, and SPN Commanders, June 12, 2015

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