Block Grant DEAR0001246
Award Date
4/8/20
Completion Date
7/8/21
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara County, CA, USA
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