Project Grant 017914962
Award Date
9/16/21
Completion Date
Not listed
Dollars Obligated
$20M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
140 Av. Carlos E. Chardón, San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
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