Project Grant KS2022008

Award Date 8/1/22
Completion Date 7/31/25
Dollars Obligated $1.4M
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kansas, USA
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Posted 8/1/22, 12:00 AM