Cooperative Agreement L24AC00647
Award Date
9/19/24
Completion Date
9/18/29
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Federal Agency
Montana-Dakotas Region
Federal Grant Program
15.246
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Montana, USA
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