Cooperative Agreement 2528378
Award Date 9/1/25
Completion Date 8/31/28
Dollars Obligated $1.6M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77004, USA
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