Project Grant 31310024M0027
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
NRC Central Office
Federal Grant Program
77.007
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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