Project Grant 087905460
Award Date
2/18/21
Completion Date
Not listed
Dollars Obligated
$4.9M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Port Acres, TX 77640, USA
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