Project Grant 20214940035620
Award Date 9/1/21
Completion Date 8/31/24
Dollars Obligated $284K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kilauea, HI 96754, USA
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