Project Grant 2327460
Award Date
10/15/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$293K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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