Project Grant 21FSMIPTX1004
Award Date 9/30/21
Completion Date 9/29/24
Dollars Obligated $250K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX, USA
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