Cooperative Agreement 5960361003F
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
8/14/22
Dollars Obligated
$352K
Federal Agency
Central Program Planning Coordination and Support
Federal Grant Program
10.001
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Argentina
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