Project Grant A24AP00234
Award Date
8/12/24
Completion Date
8/11/26
Dollars Obligated
$129K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Federal Grant Program
15.148
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chico, CA, USA
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