Cooperative Agreement 2345382

Award Date 8/1/24
Completion Date 1/31/27
Dollars Obligated $1.2M
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92107, USA
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Posted 7/19/24