Project Grant 047907731
Award Date
4/28/22
Completion Date
Not listed
Dollars Obligated
$13M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Senatobia, MS 38668, USA
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