Project Grant 15PBJA24GG00270BRND

Award Date 8/1/24
Completion Date 7/31/26
Dollars Obligated $1.1M
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98166, USA
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