Project Grant 20246701942509
Award Date 6/15/24
Completion Date 6/14/27
Dollars Obligated $750K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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