Cooperative Agreement G24AC00524
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.810
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Nevada, USA
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