Cooperative Agreement 20237041739224

Award Date 1/1/23
Completion Date 12/31/27
Dollars Obligated $3.5M
Federal Grant Program
10.234
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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