I. PURPOSE
This directive outlines FSIS policy and procedures for initiating and administering Cooperative Agreements (CAs). 

II. CANCELLATION

This directive cancels FSIS Directive 2200.2, dated 11/3/94. 

III. REASON FOR REISSUANCE
This directive updates procedures for initiating, awarding, and administering CAs. 

IV. REFERENCES

• Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act 
• Federal Meat Inspection Act  
• Poultry Products Inspection Act  
• 31 U.S.C. 6301-6308, Using Procurement Contracts and Grants, and Cooperative Agreements 
• 2 CFR Part 215, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations 7 CFR Part 3015, Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations 
• 7 CFR Part 3016, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants, and Cooperative  Agreements to State and Local Governments 
• 7 CFR Part 3017, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for drug-free workplace (grants) 
• 7 CFR Part 3018, New Restrictions on Lobbying