Cooperative Agreement 5920302002
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
7/1/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Central Program Planning Coordination and Support
Federal Grant Program
10.001
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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