Project Grant 057906255
Award Date
8/30/22
Completion Date
8/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$35M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wichita, KS 67260, USA
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