Project Grant 3708I2202

Award Date 3/1/22
Completion Date 8/28/26
Dollars Obligated $30M
Federal Grant Program
11.031
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kinston, NC, USA
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Posted 2/25/22, 12:00 AM