Project Grant 2532836
Award Date 8/1/25
Completion Date 7/31/27
Dollars Obligated $160K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Holland, MI 49423, USA
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