Cooperative Agreement F23AC02160

Award Date 5/31/23
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $58K
Federal Grant Program
15.686
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 8/17/23, 12:00 AM