Project Grant 2506149
Award Date 8/1/25
Completion Date 7/31/28
Dollars Obligated $600K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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