Cooperative Agreement 2528254
Award Date 9/15/25
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $1.2M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92617, USA
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