Project Grant 2514230
Award Date 8/15/25
Completion Date 7/31/26
Dollars Obligated $600K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19716, USA
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Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $600.0k | 8/8/25 |