Project Grant H79SM084691

Award Date 9/30/21
Completion Date 9/29/26
Dollars Obligated $995K
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Vancouver, WA 98661, USA
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Posted 9/7/21, 12:00 AM