Project Grant 20236702340296
Award Date 6/15/23
Completion Date 6/14/26
Dollars Obligated $649K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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