Project Grant 31310024M0041
Award Date
6/14/24
Completion Date
6/13/28
Dollars Obligated
$700K
Federal Agency
NRC Central Office
Federal Grant Program
77.008
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Champaign, IL 61820, USA
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