Project Grant 84078801

Award Date 4/1/24
Completion Date 3/31/27
Dollars Obligated $1.5M
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.921
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hilo, HI 96720, USA
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