Project Grant 20246801341952
Award Date 3/1/24
Completion Date 2/28/27
Dollars Obligated $294K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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