Formula Grant 15PBJA23GG01372DNAX
Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $2.3M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77002, USA
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