Project Grant 20257911145234
Award Date 9/1/25
Completion Date 8/31/29
Dollars Obligated $14M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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