Project Grant CLSS00000074685
Award Date
9/8/22
Completion Date
9/8/24
Dollars Obligated
$840K
Federal Agency
Rural Utilities Service
Federal Grant Program
10.766
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sitka, AK, USA
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