Project Grant 2040081
Award Date 1/15/21
Completion Date 12/31/23
Dollars Obligated $373K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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