Project Grant R24AP00472
Award Date
5/13/25
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$639K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.557
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
United States
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