Project Grant 2420519
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$191K
Awardee
Lafayette College (Q4FMY6KZXBP1)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Williams Township, PA 18042, USA
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