Project Grant NR243A750011G030
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/13/27
Dollars Obligated
$698K
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Awardee
Bishop Museum (NNLGUK4QJ2Y3)
Federal Grant Program
10.912
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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