Project Grant 24DG11094200381
Award Date
3/27/25
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$660K
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.689
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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