Cooperative Agreement 24CA11132762427

Award Date 9/6/24
Completion Date 8/31/29
Dollars Obligated $668K
Federal Agency
Acquisitions
Federal Grant Program
10.684
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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