Formula Grant LS252494OLS22
Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 9/30/23
Dollars Obligated $2.7M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
140 Av. Carlos E. Chardón, San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
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