Cooperative Agreement RAPP2025OTA

Award Date 1/6/25
Completion Date 9/30/30
Dollars Obligated $2.5M
Federal Agency
Food for Education
Federal Grant Program
10.618
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20001, USA
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