Project Grant G24AP00201
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$146K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.814
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alabama, USA
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