Project Grant 016915204
Award Date
4/26/22
Completion Date
4/25/24
Dollars Obligated
$496K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
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