Project Grant 2607858
Award Date 8/1/26
Completion Date 7/31/29
Dollars Obligated $519K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
State College, PA 16802, USA
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