Project Grant 2127172
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$127K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Anchorage, AK 99508, USA
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