Project Grant R44DC022803
Award Date
4/15/25
Completion Date
3/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$673K
Awardee
Xyken, LLC (JFW3MYK7WR99)
Federal Grant Program
93.173
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Virginia, USA
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