Project Grant G23AP00332
Award Date
7/14/23
Completion Date
7/13/26
Dollars Obligated
$107K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.814
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Mexico, USA
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