Project Grant R24AP00543
Award Date
9/6/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$529K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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