Project Grant 20236702339120
Award Date 6/1/23
Completion Date 5/31/26
Dollars Obligated $500K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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