Project Grant MG256315OMS24
Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $654K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newport News, VA 23606, USA
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