Project Grant 20246701241882
Award Date 3/1/24
Completion Date 2/28/26
Dollars Obligated $225K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA
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