Cooperative Agreement 2528393
Award Date 9/1/25
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $1.2M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Aubrey, TX, USA
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