Project Grant P23AP01578
Award Date
8/4/23
Completion Date
11/1/25
Dollars Obligated
$477K
Federal Agency
Intermountain Region
Awardee
Densho (CSQBUKMJDPA1)
Federal Grant Program
15.933
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, USA
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