Project Grant 2420839
Award Date 12/1/25
Completion Date 11/30/27
Dollars Obligated $603K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
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