Project Grant 15PBJA22GG03623COVE
Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $248K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA
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