Project Grant 2111585
Award Date 9/1/21
Completion Date 8/31/24
Dollars Obligated $550K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boise, ID 83725, USA
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