Project Grant P23AP02003
Award Date
7/25/23
Completion Date
7/25/26
Dollars Obligated
$537K
Federal Agency
National Office
Federal Grant Program
15.916
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Gloucester, ME, USA
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