Project Grant 2334651
Award Date 5/1/24
Completion Date 4/30/27
Dollars Obligated $501K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Malibu, CA 90263, USA
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