Cooperative Agreement L22AC00592

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $382K
Federal Agency
New Mexico Region
Federal Grant Program
15.237
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
New Mexico, USA
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Posted 9/16/22, 12:00 AM