Project Grant 2313803
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$170K
Federal Agency
Office of Multidisciplinary Activities
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.075
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA
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