Project Grant 84015401
Award Date
12/1/20
Completion Date
11/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$25K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Research and Development
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.516
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
South Dakota, USA
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