Cooperative Agreement G24AC00629
Award Date
12/15/24
Completion Date
12/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$3.7M
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.073
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Alaska, USA
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