Project Grant 2113365
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bismarck, ND, USA
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