Project Grant 20256701744743
Award Date 8/1/25
Completion Date 7/31/28
Dollars Obligated $588K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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