(a) Eligible parties may apply as a group for a grant.

(b) Depending on the program under which a group of eligible parties seeks assistance, the term used to refer to the group may vary. The list that follows contains some of the terms used to identify a group of eligible parties:

(1) Combination of institutions of higher education.

(2) Consortium.

(3) Partnership.

(4) Joint applicants.

(5) Cooperative arrangements.

(c) In the case of a group application submitted in accordance with §§ 75.127 through 75.129, all parties in the group must be eligible applicants under the competition.