Cooperative Agreement G22AC00510
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$244K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.073
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
New Mexico, USA
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