Description
A memorandum of agreement (MOA) or cooperative agreement is a document written between parties to cooperatively work together on an agreed upon project or meet an agreed upon objective. The purpose of an MOA is to have a written understanding of the agreement between parties. The MOA can also be a legal document that is binding and hold the parties responsible to their commitment or just a partnership agreement.

How to Use This Tool
An MOA is a good tool to use for many heritage projects. It can be used between agencies, the public and the federal or state governments, communities, and individuals. An MOA lays out the ground rules of a positive cooperative effort.

Examples

• An Interagency Agreement to protect and enhance cultural resources, agreement between Forest Services, BLM, National Park Service, and Division of State History.
• An Interlocal Agreement to create a heritage tourism partnership between four communities and Sanpete County.
• A Partnership of Multiple Trail Organizations to identify, mark, and promote historic trails.
• Cooperative Agreement creating a Four Corners Heritage Council to manage and promote cultural resources in the four corners area of Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado.
• A Partnership of Mining Companies to promote public education about mining.

Contacts
Division of State History
Preservation Office
300 Rio Grande
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101-1182
Phone: (801) 533-3500
Fax: (801) 533-3503

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