Project Grant 2142246
Award Date 7/1/22
Completion Date 6/30/27
Dollars Obligated $250K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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