Project Grant 2208949

Award Date 4/1/23
Completion Date 3/31/25
Dollars Obligated $276K
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
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