Project Grant 20253882145476
Award Date 12/1/25
Completion Date 11/30/26
Dollars Obligated $100K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Prairie View, TX 77446, USA
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