Project Grant 2330788
Award Date 2/15/24
Completion Date 1/31/27
Dollars Obligated $304K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Boothbay, Boothbay, ME 04544, USA
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