Project Grant 31310024M0052

Award Date 9/13/24
Completion Date 9/12/27
Dollars Obligated $500K
Federal Agency
NRC Central Office
Federal Grant Program
77.008
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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