Project Grant D24AP00301

Award Date 7/29/24
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $480K
Federal Agency
Insular Affairs
Federal Grant Program
15.875
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Northern Mariana Islands
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