Project Grant 31310024M0024

Award Date 3/29/24
Completion Date 3/28/26
Dollars Obligated $188K
Federal Agency
NRC Central Office
Federal Grant Program
77.007
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77077, USA
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