Cooperative Agreement R23AC00081

Award Date 2/22/23
Completion Date 6/30/25
Dollars Obligated $413K
Federal Grant Program
15.514
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
California, USA
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Posted 2/22/23, 12:00 AM