Project Grant 077907908
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$21M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fresno, CA 93706, USA
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