Project Grant 086905496
Award Date
6/9/21
Completion Date
Not listed
Dollars Obligated
$3M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
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