Project Grant 2039242
Award Date 4/1/21
Completion Date 3/31/23
Dollars Obligated $391K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
State College, PA 16802, USA
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