Cooperative Agreement 58011120016
Award Date
9/30/20
Completion Date
3/29/22
Dollars Obligated
$2.6M
Federal Agency
Office of the Chief Economist
Federal Grant Program
10.291
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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