Grants, Agreements, and Partnerships with Foreign Countries of Concern

Grants, Agreements, and Partnerships with Foreign Countries of Concern

Florida Statute, Section 288.860(3) and Board of Governors (“BOG”) Regulation 9.012(8) prohibit the ±«Óătv (“±«Óătv”) from entering into new or renewed grants, agreements, or partnerships (“FCOC Activities”) with a college or university based in a foreign country of concern (“FCOC”) or with a Foreign Principal without an approved exemption from the BOG. Failure to acquire the approved exemption from the BOG may result in financial sanctions imposed by the BOG on ±«Óătv.

FCOC Activities are identified as any of the following:

  • Grants – A transfer of money for specified purposes, including a conditional gift 
  • Agreements – A written statement of mutual interest in academic or research collaboration 
  • Partnerships – A faculty or student exchange program, a study abroad program, an articulation program, a recruiting program, or a dual degree program 

All grants, agreements, and partnerships entered into or renewed by ±«Óătv must be executed by a ±«Óătv employee with a specific delegation of signature authority as provided in and Signatory Authority and the University Delegation Index. 

±«Óătv departments and employees are encouraged to review and for additional information on how to request a BOG exemption for a FCOC Activity.

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