Project Grant 80NSSC19K0166
Award Date
12/18/18
Completion Date
12/31/20
Dollars Obligated
$140K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Federal Grant Program
43.001
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orinda, CA 94563, USA
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