Cooperative Agreement P24AC01752
Award Date
8/7/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$55K
Federal Agency
Midwest Region
Federal Grant Program
15.945
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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