Project Grant G25AP00366
Award Date
7/21/25
Completion Date
7/20/26
Dollars Obligated
$121K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.807
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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