Project Grant 23LFPPOR1199

Award Date 9/30/23
Completion Date 9/29/25
Dollars Obligated $125K
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oregon, USA
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Posted 10/30/23, 12:00 AM