Project Grant 20226701744873
Award Date 6/30/25
Completion Date 12/30/26
Dollars Obligated $294K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
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