Project Grant 20237900038973
Award Date 1/1/23
Completion Date 12/31/25
Dollars Obligated $2.4M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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