Project Grant R24AP00599
Award Date
12/16/24
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Grant Program
15.554
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Montana, USA
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