Project Grant 2036270
Award Date 2/15/21
Completion Date 5/31/23
Dollars Obligated $256K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fountain Hill, PA 18015, USA
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