Project Grant 20233941040787
Award Date 9/1/23
Completion Date 8/31/25
Dollars Obligated $650K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
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