Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011155

Award Date 7/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $222K
Federal Grant Program
81.087
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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