Project Grant 01936

Award Date 3/1/25
Completion Date 6/30/28
Dollars Obligated $3.6M
Federal Agency
Denali Commission
Federal Grant Program
90.100
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wales, AK, USA
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