Formula Grant 15PBJA22GG01719DNAX
Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/24
Dollars Obligated $250K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
York, SC 29745, USA
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