Block Grant 15PBJA23GG03533JAGX

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $38K
Federal Grant Program
16.738
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
St Cloud, MN 56303, USA
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Posted 9/25/23, 12:00 AM