Project Grant S10OD038333

Award Date 5/15/25
Completion Date 5/14/26
Dollars Obligated $344K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of the Director
Federal Grant Program
93.351
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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