Project Grant 2324194
Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $1.4M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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