Project Grant 2307785
Award Date 10/15/23
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $156K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Point Judith, RI 02882, USA
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