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 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) 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 窪蹋勛圖厙.
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 窪蹋勛圖厙 must be executed by a 窪蹋勛圖厙 employee with a specific delegation of signature authority as provided in and Signatory Authority and the University Delegation Index.
窪蹋勛圖厙 departments and employees are encouraged to review Employment Related FCOC Activities and Non-Employment Related FCOC Activities for additional information on how to request a BOG exemption for a FCOC Activity.
Need more information?
窪蹋勛圖厙 stakeholders wishing to learn more on these legislative and regulatory requirements are encouraged to reach out to Office of Compliance & Ethics at OCE-FICompliance@usf.edu.
Guidance and Resources: