34 CFR §75.127

1. (a)Eligible parties may apply as a group for a grant.
2. (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. (1)Combination of institutions of higher education.
   2. (2)Consortium.
   3. (3)Joint applicants.
   4. (4)Cooperative arrangements.