Project Grant D22AP00278
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$375K
Federal Agency
Insular Affairs
Federal Grant Program
15.875
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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