Project Grant 20255140245237
Award Date 9/15/25
Completion Date 9/14/26
Dollars Obligated $175K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA
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