Project Grant A22AP00145
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$172K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Federal Grant Program
15.032
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Anchorage, AK, USA
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