Project Grant 2029320
Award Date 7/1/21
Completion Date 6/30/25
Dollars Obligated $440K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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