Project Grant 2444902
Award Date 9/1/25
Completion Date 8/31/30
Dollars Obligated $891K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858, USA
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