Cooperative Agreement L24AC00648
Award Date
9/20/24
Completion Date
9/19/25
Dollars Obligated
$18K
Federal Agency
Montana-Dakotas Region
Awardee
City Of Dickinson (YHLPKZDB36B5)
Federal Grant Program
15.224
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Montana, USA
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