Project Grant 20226701336983
Award Date 4/1/22
Completion Date 3/31/25
Dollars Obligated $294K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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