Project Grant 15PBJA23GG05368HATE

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $800K
Federal Grant Program
16.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mt Clemens, MI 48043, USA
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