Project Grant R24AP00589
Award Date
9/11/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$298K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.554
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
United States
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