### Question
How is the "cooperative grant" defined?


### Answer
The term **cooperative grant** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1067k* as follows -

> a grant that assists groups of nonprofit accredited colleges and universities to work together to conduct a science improvement program

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1067k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part E-Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program > subpart 3-administrative and general provisions**

