Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001962

Award Date 1/1/25
Completion Date 12/10/27
Dollars Obligated $1.9M
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Gainesville, FL, USA
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