Project Grant 2549495
Award Date 10/15/26
Completion Date 9/30/28
Dollars Obligated $403K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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