Project Grant A24AP00209
Award Date
8/12/24
Completion Date
8/11/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Awardee
Mi\'Kmaq Nation (DR1AT7KXMKG7)
Federal Grant Program
15.148
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, ME 04736, USA
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