Project Grant NA22NOS4730117

Award Date 8/1/22
Completion Date 7/31/24
Dollars Obligated $300K
Federal Grant Program
11.473
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
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