Cooperative Agreement AP21IS000000C001
Award Date
6/1/21
Completion Date
5/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Federal Grant Program
10.025
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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