Project Grant H79SP084394

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/28
Dollars Obligated $60K
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mattawa, WA 99349, USA
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Posted 8/30/24