Cooperative Agreement AP23VSSP0000C105
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$346K
Federal Agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Federal Grant Program
10.025
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
United States
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