Project Grant DEEM0005265
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$5M
Federal Agency
Office of Environmental Management
Federal Grant Program
81.137
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bellingham, WA, USA
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