Cooperative Agreement U01DP006822
Award Date
9/30/24
Completion Date
9/29/29
Dollars Obligated
$810K
Funding Federal Agency
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Financial Resources
Federal Grant Program
93.283
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Massachusetts, USA
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