Project Grant A25AP00267
Award Date 9/22/25
Completion Date 9/21/27
Dollars Obligated $245K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Black River Falls, WI 54615, USA
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