Cooperative Agreement 2316295
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.4M
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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