Project Grant 2109747
Award Date 3/1/22
Completion Date 2/29/24
Dollars Obligated $138K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Awardee
Not listed Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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