Project Grant G25AP00220
Award Date
4/15/25
Completion Date
4/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$411K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.814
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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