Project Grant G24AP00401
Award Date
8/10/24
Completion Date
8/9/25
Dollars Obligated
$111K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.807
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Virginia, USA
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