Project Grant CAGML248449OMLS21
Award Date 9/1/21
Completion Date 8/31/22
Dollars Obligated $55K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Las Vegas, NV 89113, USA
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