Cooperative Agreement L24AC00563
Award Date
9/9/24
Completion Date
9/8/29
Dollars Obligated
$627K
Federal Agency
Oregon-Washington Region
Federal Grant Program
15.228
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Oregon, USA
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