Cooperative Agreement P24AC02345
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
9/1/28
Dollars Obligated
$347K
Federal Agency
Pacific West Region
Awardee
American Forests (EZB7KLHZFF39)
Federal Grant Program
15.944
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Washington, USA
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