Block Grant AM21SCMPMA1001
Award Date 3/31/22
Completion Date 3/30/25
Dollars Obligated $666K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Massachusetts, USA
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