Project Grant MA4118058018
Award Date 11/1/18
Completion Date 10/31/19
Dollars Obligated $25K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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