Cooperative Agreement L24AC00549
Award Date
9/11/24
Completion Date
9/10/29
Dollars Obligated
$807K
Federal Agency
Montana-Dakotas Region
Federal Grant Program
15.247
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Montana, USA
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