Cooperative Agreement G24AC00549
Award Date
8/23/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$182K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.812
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Iowa, USA
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