Project Grant 2405963

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $259K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kenosha, WI 53140, USA
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