Project Grant 20233882139961
Award Date 5/1/23
Completion Date 4/30/26
Dollars Obligated $500K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Prairie View, TX 77446, USA
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