Project Grant 24DG11062765625
Award Date
8/29/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Federal Grant Program
10.689
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, USA
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