Cooperative Agreement G22AC00514
Award Date
9/13/22
Completion Date
3/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$189K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.812
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Virginia, USA
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