Project Grant 15PBJA23GG05321RURA

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $300K
Federal Grant Program
16.039
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Homestead, FL, USA
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