Cooperative Agreement F23AC01313

Award Date 6/1/23
Completion Date 5/31/24
Dollars Obligated $80K
Federal Grant Program
15.654
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
California, USA
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Posted 6/15/23, 12:00 AM