Project Grant 2437417
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$338K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Spearfish, SD 57799, USA
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