Project Grant 2502019
Award Date 9/1/25
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $194K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA
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