Cooperative Agreement AP23PPQST00C163
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$900K
Federal Agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Federal Grant Program
10.025
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Florida, USA
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