Project Grant A25AP00182

Award Date 5/2/25
Completion Date 5/1/27
Dollars Obligated $176K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Federal Grant Program
15.148
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Umatilla Reservation, Reservation, OR, USA
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