Project Grant 31310025M0001
Award Date
11/29/24
Completion Date
11/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
NRC Central Office
Federal Grant Program
77.008
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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