Project Grant 20246702142038
Award Date 4/1/24
Completion Date 3/31/27
Dollars Obligated $611K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
MS STATE UNIV, MS 39762, USA
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