Project Grant 31310024M0007
Award Date
3/8/24
Completion Date
3/7/27
Dollars Obligated
$704K
Federal Agency
NRC Central Office
Federal Grant Program
77.008
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
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