Formula Grant 2019DNBX0034
Award Date 1/1/20
Completion Date 12/31/21
Dollars Obligated $326K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA
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