Project Grant 2425852
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$508K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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