Project Grant 23DG11094200450
Award Date
12/14/23
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$504K
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.681
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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