Project Grant R23AP00150
Award Date
6/9/23
Completion Date
9/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$4.3M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.517
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, USA
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