Project Grant CDS9923G0002

Award Date 6/1/23
Completion Date 5/31/25
Dollars Obligated $50K
Federal Grant Program
95.010
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Northfield, MN 55057, USA
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Posted 7/21/23, 12:00 AM