Project Grant D23AP00244
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$125K
Federal Agency
Insular Affairs
Federal Grant Program
15.875
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Northern Mariana Islands
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