Project Grant 23OMDGHI0079
Award Date 5/31/24
Completion Date 5/30/27
Dollars Obligated $1.3M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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