Project Grant R23AP00116
Award Date
5/18/23
Completion Date
3/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.554
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oregon, USA
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