Project Grant 2226917

Award Date 3/1/23
Completion Date 2/28/26
Dollars Obligated $138K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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