Formula Grant 24A55AW000077

Award Date 7/1/24
Completion Date 6/30/27
Dollars Obligated $64M
Federal Grant Program
17.278
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 7/19/24, 12:00 AM