Cooperative Agreement AP24PPQST00C057
Award Date
9/30/24
Completion Date
9/29/25
Dollars Obligated
$201K
Federal Agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Awardee
Lepidext, Inc. (NQA9H9Z389N4)
Federal Grant Program
10.025
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
United States
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