Cooperative Agreement G23AC00533
Award Date
8/23/23
Completion Date
8/22/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.808
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Mississippi, USA
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