Project Grant 20246701642398
Award Date 8/1/24
Completion Date 7/31/26
Dollars Obligated $300K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Phillips Ranch, CA 91766, USA
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