Project Grant 2624828
Award Date 8/15/26
Completion Date 7/31/27
Dollars Obligated $29K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Boothbay, Boothbay, ME 04544, USA
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