Project Grant P25AP00854

Award Date 7/14/25
Completion Date 7/1/27
Dollars Obligated $60K
Federal Agency
Midwest Region
Federal Grant Program
15.941
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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Posted 7/14/25, 12:00 AM