Cooperative Agreement P25AC00541
Award Date
6/12/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$137K
Federal Agency
National Office
Awardee
American Forests (EZB7KLHZFF39)
Federal Grant Program
15.944
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Washington, USA
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