Project Grant 20253361044974
Award Date 8/15/25
Completion Date 4/14/26
Dollars Obligated $182K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19713, USA
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