Project Grant G25AP00393
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$671K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.814
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kentucky, USA
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