Project Grant NH254973OLS23

Award Date 9/1/23
Completion Date 8/31/25
Dollars Obligated $151K
Federal Grant Program
45.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
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