Project Grant G25AP00240
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$147K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.814
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Virginia, USA
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