Project Grant 20226703736639
Award Date 1/15/22
Completion Date 1/14/27
Dollars Obligated $748K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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