Project Grant A23AP00057

Award Date 3/24/23
Completion Date 3/31/24
Dollars Obligated $105K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Federal Grant Program
15.032
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bangor, ME 04401, USA
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