Project Grant 20236701339633
Award Date 6/1/23
Completion Date 5/31/27
Dollars Obligated $642K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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