Cost Reimbursable Agreements

To increase participation by partners in Agricultural rangeland and forestry research activities, agricultural formal teaching activities, and agricultural extension services.

Cost Reimbursable agreements allow the National Forest Service to procure goods or services through colleges an/or State Universities, State Cooperative Institutions to conduct agricultural research or training activities of mutual interest to both the Forest Service and the Cooperator.

Federal, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Quasi-public nonprofit organization, Other private institution/organization, Anyone/general public, Interstate, Native American Organizations, Intrastate, and State.

Cost reimbursable agreements allow the U.S. Forest Service research stations and other units to work with Colleges and Universities providing an educational program for which a bachelor's degree or any other higher degree is awarded. The U.S. Forest Service enters into the agreement for the acquisition of goods or services, including personal services, to carry out agricultural research, teaching, or extension. The U.S. Forest Service then obtains a deliverable from the College or University as agreed to in the award. CR agreements are the equivalent of a cost contract where the Forest Service must obtain a research, teaching, or extension agricultural science deliverable as defined at 7 USC 3103. Both joint venture and cost reimbursable agreements are considered non-assistance agreements and are not considered grants or cooperative agreements as those terms are used in the Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements Act, 31 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.

Cost reimbursable agreements allow the U.S. Forest Service research stations and other units to work with Colleges and Universities providing an educational program for which a bachelor's degree or any other higher degree is awarded. The U.S. Forest Service enters into the agreement for the acquisition of goods or services, including personal services, to carry out agricultural research, teaching, or extension. The U.S. Forest Service then obtains a deliverable from the College or University as agreed to in the award. CR agreements are the equivalent of a cost contract where the Forest Service must obtain a research, teaching, or extension agricultural science deliverable as defined at 7 USC 3103. Both joint venture and cost reimbursable agreements are considered non-assistance agreements and are not considered grants or cooperative agreements as those terms are used in the Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements Act, 31 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.

Cost Reimbursable Agreements may last up to a maximum of 5 years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Payment is generally made on a reimbursement basis. Cash advances are limited to agreements citing 16 U.S.C. 565a-1. Cooperator cash advances are limited to the minimum amount needed to perform anticipated activities or no more than is needed for a 30-day period, whichever is less.

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. The U.S. Forest Service may approach or be approached by a potential partner to enter into a partnership or cooperative agreement. Any party may initiate discussions to enter into an agreement.