Project Grant A24AP00225

Award Date 8/12/24
Completion Date 8/11/26
Dollars Obligated $227K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Federal Grant Program
15.148
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Loleta, CA, USA
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