Cooperative Agreement 2451235
Award Date 8/15/25
Completion Date 7/31/28
Dollars Obligated $1.6M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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