Project Grant 60NANB23D271
Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $139K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mt Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
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