Cooperative Agreement NA24NMFX463C0096

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 6/30/28
Dollars Obligated $171K
Federal Grant Program
11.463
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293, USA
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