Project Grant 20196702935289
Award Date 2/15/21
Completion Date 8/14/22
Dollars Obligated $200K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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