Project Grant 19BIHNY003

Award Date 10/1/19
Completion Date 9/30/22
Dollars Obligated $216K
Federal Grant Program
94.012
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, USA
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Posted 9/26/19, 12:00 AM