Project Grant 22DG11010000016
Award Date
8/8/22
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$357K
Federal Agency
Region 1 - Northern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.674
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Idaho, USA
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