Project Grant 057906125
Award Date
7/8/21
Completion Date
Not listed
Dollars Obligated
$4.1M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wichita, KS 67210, USA
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