Cooperative Agreement P24AC01072

Award Date 6/17/24
Completion Date 4/30/29
Dollars Obligated $869K
Federal Agency
National Office
Federal Grant Program
15.945
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
United States
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Posted 6/17/24, 12:00 AM