Project Grant 20253941045161
Award Date 9/1/25
Completion Date 4/30/26
Dollars Obligated $175K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, Mansfield, CT, USA
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