Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001685

Award Date 9/29/23
Completion Date 9/28/26
Dollars Obligated $19M
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Houston, TX, USA
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