Formula Grant RDCGR480168

Award Date 9/30/22
Completion Date 9/29/26
Dollars Obligated $4.1M
Federal Agency
Departmental Offices
Federal Grant Program
21.015
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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