Project Grant P24AP01671

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $528K
Federal Agency
National Office
Federal Grant Program
15.929
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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