Project Grant 2321343
Award Date 8/1/23
Completion Date 7/31/26
Dollars Obligated $170K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA
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