Project Grant 2434977
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$188K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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