Project Grant 2403491
Award Date 7/15/24
Completion Date 6/30/27
Dollars Obligated $618K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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