Project Grant 20246801442559
Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 8/31/28
Dollars Obligated $1M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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