Project Grant 20203380033133

Award Date 9/1/20
Completion Date 8/31/23
Dollars Obligated $744K
Federal Grant Program
10.225
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oakland, CA 94608, USA
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Posted 9/16/20, 12:00 AM