Cooperative Agreement G23AC00610

Award Date 8/21/23
Completion Date 1/15/25
Dollars Obligated $47K
Federal Grant Program
15.808
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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Posted 8/15/23, 12:00 AM