Project Grant 2534149
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Toledo, OH 43606, USA
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