Cooperative Agreement 23GN11081100051
Award Date
3/22/23
Completion Date
12/1/27
Dollars Obligated
$350K
Federal Agency
Region 8 - Southern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.717
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
North Carolina, USA
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