Project Grant 2606338
Award Date 10/1/25
Completion Date 10/31/26
Dollars Obligated $155K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rochester, NY 14623, USA
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