Project Grant R24AP00142
Award Date
1/22/24
Completion Date
9/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$172K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.541
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nevada, USA
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