Project Grant 84036601

Award Date 5/1/22
Completion Date 4/30/24
Dollars Obligated $200K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of the Administrator
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.306
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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