Project Grant 20266801546674
Award Date 8/15/26
Completion Date 8/14/31
Dollars Obligated $980K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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