Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011352

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $14M
Federal Grant Program
81.087
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Burlington, NC, USA
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