Project Grant 2124971
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Office of Multidisciplinary Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.075
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bellingham, WA, USA
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