Cooperative Agreement AP23PPQST00C020
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/24
Dollars Obligated
$44K
Federal Agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Federal Grant Program
10.025
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Lexington, VA 24450, USA
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