Project Grant R24AP00367
Award Date
7/12/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$575K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.557
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
United States
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