Block Grant A25AV00313
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$110K
Federal Agency
Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
15.030
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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