Project Grant 20236701545564
Award Date 12/15/25
Completion Date 4/14/26
Dollars Obligated $569K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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