Project Grant 84103901

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $300K
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.608
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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