Project Grant 20203361032977
Award Date 9/1/20
Completion Date 8/31/23
Dollars Obligated $650K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Marshallton, DE 19808, USA
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