Project Grant A24AP00292
Award Date
9/20/24
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Awardee
Cherokee Nation (TBAHL1WANLF3)
Federal Grant Program
15.032
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tahlequah, OK 74464, USA
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