Project Grant D23AP00254
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
11/12/24
Dollars Obligated
$170K
Federal Agency
Interior Business Center
Federal Grant Program
15.068
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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