Cooperative Agreement DEAR0002163
Award Date 8/28/26
Completion Date 8/27/29
Dollars Obligated $3.7M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Houston, TX, USA
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