Project Grant 31310025M0002

Award Date 11/29/24
Completion Date 11/28/27
Dollars Obligated $559K
Federal Agency
NRC Central Office
Federal Grant Program
77.008
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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