Project Grant 60NANB24D160

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 11/30/25
Dollars Obligated $3.5M
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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