Project Grant 20237002640840
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$220K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Malama Kauai (DWZ6CNHFGJE3)
Federal Grant Program
10.522
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lihue, HI 96766, USA
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