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About the Agreements

All Agreements to be prepared by BIRD personnel ONLY.

The below are the standard CPFA formats. Grantees should work only with the version received directly from BIRD once the Grant approval is received. 

Relevant forms for download

Bi-Lateral Agreement

NDA – Non Disclosure Agreement

CPFA  (Cooperation and Project Funding Agreement)

The below are the standard CPFA formats.

All Agreements are to be prepared by BIRD personnel only
Grantees should work only with the version received directly from BIRD once the Grant approval is received


For each program there are four CFPA options:

  • Standard
  • Small Companies Track (SCT) for both Participants
  • Combined: Small Companies Track (SCT) and Standard
    Company A- Small Companies Track (SCT), Company B- Non SCT (Standard)
  • Milestone


Please see below an overview and simulation of the repayment models:
Small Company Repayment Model – Overview (pdf)
Small Company Repayment Model – Examples (xls)

CPFA Templates


The following documents are required to complete the signing of the CPFA and to receive the BIRD Conditional Grant

  • Signed Bilateral Agreement between Grantees (see guidelines) – after BIRD approval
  • BIRD Financial Questionnaire (xlsx)
  • Latest Audited Financial Reports
  • Bank Account Confirmation Letter
  • Bank Details for International Transfers (IBAN/ABA + SWIFT)
  • Annexes of the CPFA – The following annexes must be submitted and approved by BIRD prior to signing:
    • Annex A – Revised Budget (adjusted according to BIRD’s approved grant amount)
    • Annex D – Approved Program Plan
    • Annex E – Schedule of Project Milestones and Deliverables
    • Annex F – Definition of the Product

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