Project Grant A24AP00222
Award Date
8/12/24
Completion Date
8/11/26
Dollars Obligated
$208K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Awardee
Cherokee Nation (TBAHL1WANLF3)
Federal Grant Program
15.148
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tahlequah, OK 74464, USA
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