Cooperative Agreement DECD0000064
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
12/1/29
Dollars Obligated
$10M
Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.255
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Old Harbor, AK, USA
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