Project Grant 2221714
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Awardee
Lehigh University (E13MDBKHLDB5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fountain Hill, PA 18015, USA
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