Cooperative Agreement NA24NOSX012C0016

Award Date 3/1/24
Completion Date 5/31/25
Dollars Obligated $500K
Federal Grant Program
11.012
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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