Cooperative Agreement F23AC02503

Award Date 8/31/23
Completion Date 8/30/28
Dollars Obligated $25K
Federal Grant Program
15.631
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Springville, CA 93265, USA
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Posted 9/18/23, 12:00 AM