Project Grant 15PBJA21GG02948SLFO

Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 9/30/23
Dollars Obligated $113K
Federal Grant Program
16.560
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oroville, CA, USA
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