Project Grant ST252521OMS22
Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $1.3M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portage, MI 49002, USA
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