M E M O R A N D U M OF UNDERSTANDING
Outcome-Based Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
For Community Based Partnerships and Multi-State Program
Agreements
WHEREAS, The Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs Unit of the Alabama
Cooperative Extension System, Alabama A&M University and Auburn University (hereinafter
referred, “Urban Extension” and/or “Partners”), and [ insert Partnering Organization’s Legal
Name] (hereinafter referred, “Abbreviated Organization Name” and/or “Partners”) have agreed
to enter into a collaborative agreement in which [Partner A or Partner B] will be the lead
agency and [Partnering Organization(s)] will be partners in this agreement. Partners have
come together to collaborate and herein desire to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
setting forth the services to be provided by the collaborative.
Name of the Partnering Organization: _______________________________________________
Name and Title of Liaison/Contact Person: ___________________________________________
Mailing Address of Contact Person: _________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________Fax:_______________________E-mail_______________________
I. DESCRIPTION OF PARTNERS
Mission of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the primary outreach organization for the
land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, delivers educational
programs to the people of Alabama without regards to race or national origin. Educators
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take cutting-edge university-based knowledge and turn it into practical uses that improve
the lives of people across the state where they live and work.
Mission of Partnering Organization
II. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT /PARTNERSHIP
OBJECTIVE/S
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
III.
IV.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed by and between the Partners as follows:
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Clearly state the roles and responsibilities each organization or agency will assume to
ensure the success of the proposed project.
Describe the resources each partner will contribute to the project either through time,
in-kind contribution or with the use of grant funds, including but not limited to, office
space, project staff, and training.
Identify the representatives of the planning and development team who will be
responsible for planning, developing, and implementing project activities and describe
how they will work together and with project staff.
Demonstrate a commitment on the part of all partners to work together to achieve
stated project goals and to sustain the project once grant funds are no longer available.
1. Lead Agency, Urban Extension will collaborate in the following manner and/or
provide the following:
Personnel:
Time/Estimated Days Worked:
Tasks and Deliverables:
Resources:
2. Collaborating Partner, [ Partnering Organization] will collaborate in the following
manner and/or provide the following:
Personnel:
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Time/Estimated Days Worked:
Tasks and Deliverables:
Resources:
V. DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT
VI. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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VII.
The agreement may be modified or changed to meet the programming needs and
expectations of both parties with mutual agreement.
The agreement may be terminated when fiscal support for implementation of the
program expires.
LIMITATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT
VIII. PROGRAM EVALUATION
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The partners will participate in an annual evaluation of the program partnership,
including assessments to measure changes in knowledge, behavior, and conditions;
success stories, and reporting of contacts or clients served.
IX. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SIGNATURES
The agreement becomes binding upon receiving the last requested authorized signature,
and shall remain in full effect until one or all parties expressly agrees to terminate this
document in writing.
X. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
a. Partners certify that to the best of their knowledge, the information contained in the
agreement is correct and complete and that [Partnering Organization and/or
Representative] has full authority to form and to enter into this said partnership; and,
b. Each has collaborated in the planning of this agreement and will continue to collaborate
in the implementation of the program as outlined in the agreement; and,
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c. The agreement does not include any reimbursement of funds between partners.
d. Costs associated with this program will be paid in accordance with approved policies
and procedures of the lead agency and/or the approved guidelines stipulated in this
Memorandum of Understanding.
ACES
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Partnering Organization
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Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Urban Affairs and New nontraditional Programs
P.O. Box 967
Normal, Alabama 35762
Name and Address of Applicant Agency
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1890 Administrator
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Date
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Signature of Authorized
MOU Official(s)
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Date
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Extension Associate Director
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Date
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Signature of MOU Liaison
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Date
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Extension Assistant Director
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Date
_________________________ ___________
Signature of MOU Liaison
Date
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Program Priority Team
Coordinator
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Date
_________________________ ___________
Signature of MOU Liaison
Date
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Extension Liaison
(Initiating the Agreement)
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Date
Published by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn
University), an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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