Project Grant AO242501X443G022
Award Date
9/27/24
Completion Date
9/26/27
Dollars Obligated
$748K
Federal Agency
Office of Advocacy and Outreach
Federal Grant Program
10.443
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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