Formula Grant LS256342OLS24

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $2.3M
Federal Grant Program
45.310
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Augusta, ME 04333, USA
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