Project Grant 20236701840682
Award Date 9/1/23
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $545K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
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