Project Grant 2033621
Award Date 3/15/21
Completion Date 2/29/24
Dollars Obligated $900K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
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