Block Grant 2501MAADPT

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $165M
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants Management
Federal Grant Program
93.659
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Massachusetts, USA
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