Cooperative Agreement 693JF72350004
Award Date
8/14/23
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$199K
Federal Agency
Maritime Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.817
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
North Billerica, Billerica, MA 01862, USA
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