Project Grant 20266702346200
Award Date 5/1/26
Completion Date 4/30/30
Dollars Obligated $588K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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