Project Grant 20223353037116
Award Date 7/1/22
Completion Date 7/31/23
Dollars Obligated $175K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
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