Project Grant 15PBJA23GG05281SCAX

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $750K
Federal Grant Program
16.812
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Benton Harbor, MI, USA
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