Project Grant 20237002941268
Award Date 9/15/23
Completion Date 9/14/26
Dollars Obligated $1.4M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA
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