Cooperative Agreement AP25PPQST00C001
Award Date
10/30/24
Completion Date
10/29/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
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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