Cooperative Agreement 2404012
Award Date 8/1/25
Completion Date 1/31/27
Dollars Obligated $985K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
El Paso, TX 79912, USA
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