Project Grant F23AP02445

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/24
Dollars Obligated $200K
Federal Grant Program
15.683
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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Posted 7/27/23, 12:00 AM