Project Grant MA255947OMS24
Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 8/31/26
Dollars Obligated $291K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blue Mountain Lake, Indian Lake, NY, USA
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