Project Grant 2229772
Award Date
2/1/23
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$101K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA, USA
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