Project Grant 2111970
Award Date 1/15/22
Completion Date 12/31/22
Dollars Obligated $256K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Greensboro, NC 27402, USA
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