Project Grant 84047501

Award Date 11/1/22
Completion Date 5/7/25
Dollars Obligated $1.4M
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.509
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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Posted 11/3/22, 12:00 AM