Block Grant 21MGFSPHI1003
Award Date 9/30/21
Completion Date 9/29/25
Dollars Obligated $2.1M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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