Cooperative Agreement L24AC00569
Award Date
9/5/24
Completion Date
9/4/26
Dollars Obligated
$103K
Federal Agency
Alaska Region
Federal Grant Program
15.244
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Alaska, USA
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