Project Grant 06790648701
Award Date
9/13/24
Completion Date
Not listed
Dollars Obligated
$613K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Staples, MN 56479, USA
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