Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011682
Award Date 10/1/26
Completion Date 12/31/26
Dollars Obligated $1.7M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Storrs, Mansfield, CT, USA
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