Project Grant 20207702832892

Award Date 9/1/20
Completion Date 8/31/23
Dollars Obligated $270K
Federal Grant Program
10.334
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
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Posted 9/4/20, 12:00 AM