Project Grant D255IHS0507
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of the Director
Awarding Federal Agency
IHS Division of Grants and Contracts
Federal Grant Program
93.228
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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