Project Grant 22DG11094200196
Award Date
11/16/22
Completion Date
11/15/25
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.723
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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