Project Grant 15PBJA22GG01774SCAX

Award Date 10/3/22
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $750K
Federal Grant Program
16.812
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Dandridge, TN, USA
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