Project Grant A23AP00116
Award Date
5/24/23
Completion Date
5/23/25
Dollars Obligated
$110K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Federal Grant Program
15.038
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mentasta Lake, AK, USA
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