Project Grant 2217640
Award Date 8/15/22
Completion Date 7/31/24
Dollars Obligated $2.4M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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