Cooperative Agreement 2448820
Award Date 8/1/25
Completion Date 7/31/28
Dollars Obligated $2.1M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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