Cooperative Agreement AP24IS000000C002
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$282K
Federal Agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Federal Grant Program
10.025
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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