Cooperative Agreement AP26PPQST00C159
Award Date 9/1/26
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $94K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Not listed Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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