Project Grant 2438074

Award Date 8/1/25
Completion Date 7/31/30
Dollars Obligated $61K
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27705, USA
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Posted 3/4/25, 12:00 AM