Cooperative Agreement R25AC00209
Award Date
1/13/25
Completion Date
12/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$65M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.514
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
New Mexico, USA
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