Project Grant 15PBJA23GG05356HATE

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $400K
Federal Grant Program
16.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60653, USA
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