Project Grant R23AP00111
Award Date
2/27/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$404K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.557
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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