Project Grant MA252005OMS22
Award Date 9/1/22
Completion Date 8/31/24
Dollars Obligated $5.2M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
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