Project Grant LG250126OLS21
Award Date 9/1/21
Completion Date 8/31/23
Dollars Obligated $248K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
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