Project Grant 2547108
Award Date 7/15/26
Completion Date 6/30/30
Dollars Obligated $307K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30602, USA
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