Project Grant P24AP00941
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$4.2M
Federal Agency
National Office
Federal Grant Program
15.916
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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