Project Grant 31310021M0010
Award Date
2/16/21
Completion Date
2/15/24
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
NRC Central Office
Federal Grant Program
77.008
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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