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Tools for Sustainable Operations Partnerships

Tools for Sustainable Operations Partnerships. From a Grants & Agreements Perspective July 20, 2011 . Collaborate Early and Often. The sooner you have all interests involved, the better. It takes time to develop relationships. When issues arise, bring people with varied interests together.

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Tools for Sustainable Operations Partnerships

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  1. Tools for Sustainable Operations Partnerships From a Grants & Agreements Perspective July 20, 2011

  2. Collaborate Early and Often • The sooner you have all interests involved, the better. • It takes time to develop relationships. • When issues arise, bring people with varied interests together. • There’s nothing in NEPA that prevents collaboration. • Use partnerships to implement actions.

  3. Collaborate and Partnerships Will Come……. • The more interests involved • The more potential partners • The greater likelihood that projects will be implemented • The more resources to draw upon

  4. What do we mean by Partnerships? • A relationship where people work together to achieve goals • Voluntary • Mutually beneficial • Mutual objectives

  5. A Point of Confusion? • Mutual benefit vs Solicitation • Can do: • Discuss proposals and possible contributions • Apply for grants • Accept donations as authorized • Can’t do: • Ask for money • Let’s talk about DONATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS

  6. Why Partner? • Leverage resources • Meet objectives • Solve problems • Get people involved in mgmt of national forests • Share support

  7. How Can I Develop Partnerships? • If funds or resources are exchanged, an agreement is probably required. • Volunteer agreement or multiparty agreements. • Contact your G&A Specialist!

  8. What’s the general SEQUENCE OF EVENTS when entering into discussions about a partnership? • Common G&A QUESTIONS for You to Consider

  9. G&A May Make RECOMMENDATIONS on an Easier and/or More Effective Way to Work • Work directly with a partner? • Work through another agency? • Multiple agreements vs One agreement

  10. What AUTHORITIES do we need to follow? • By the way, what’s an “authority”? • Most Common – Incoming $$$$ • Most Common – Outgoing $$$$ • Most Misunderstood - MOU

  11. Helpful Resources: • Your local G&A Specialist • http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/aqm/grants/ • http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/aqm/grants/Templates.php • Grants & Agreements Quick Guide for NFS Program Managers • G&A Training Modules for Program Managers • FSH 1509.11

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