Project Grant 2131902
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$220K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97201, USA
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