Cooperative Agreements to Support the Programs of the National Archives and Records Administration (
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The National Archives and Records Administration enables people to inspect the record of what the Federal government has done, enables officials and agencies to review their actions and helps citizens hold them accountable.
Program Accomplishments
Two cooperative agreements were entered into in FY 07 and one cooperative agreement was entered into in FY 08. It is estimated that one cooperative agreement will be entered into in FY 09.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Cooperative agreements are entered into to support various activities for the public purpose of carrying out the programs of the National Archives and Records Administration.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State and local governments, other public entities, educational institutions, or private nonprofit organizations (including foundations or institutes organized to support the National Archives and Records Administration or the Presidential archival depositories operated by it).
Beneficiary Eligibility
State and local governments, other public entities, educational institutions, or private nonprofit organizations (including foundations or institutes organized to support the National Archives and Records Administration or the Presidential archival depositories operated by it).
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is exempt from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Submit proposal for a cooperative agreement to the Policy and Planning Staff, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4100, College Park, MD 20740; Telephone: (301) 837-1850.
Award Procedures
The Policy and Planning Staff review and consider all proposals consistent with the statutory authority and NARA policy. Proposals are then presented to the Senior Staff with a recommendation by the Policy and Planning Staff. The Archivist and the Senior Staff make the final decision with respect to all proposals.
Deadlines
Proposals are accepted on an on-going basis.
Authorization
Public Law 108-383, 118 Stat. 2218; 44 U.S.C. 2119.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Proposals are typically reviewed and decided upon within a few weeks, although actual time frames may vary.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Procedures for renewals are the same as the original proposal process.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Cooperative Agreements are entered into on an annual basis. The phasing of assistance depends upon the particular project.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
The type of required reporting will depend on the particular project.
However, typically, financial status reports and narrative progress reports will be required on a routine basis.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," non-Federal entities that expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are generally exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, pass-through entity, and Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Records
The nonfederal entity maintains records which fully disclose the amount and disposition of funds transferred pursuant to a cooperative agreement, the total cost of the undertaking, the portion of the cost supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.
Financial Information
Account Identification
88-0300-0-1-804.
Obigations
FY 07 $35,000; FY 08 $20,000; and FY 09 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Up to $25,000 per cooperative agreement, with a cap of $75,000 per year; $18,333 average.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Policy and Planning Staff, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4100, College Park, MD 20740; Telephone: (301) 837-1850.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Projects must support the public purpose of carrying out programs of the National Archives and Records Administration.
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