Project Grant 2122485
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
7/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Awardee
Wested (WNCAQMKJ7WZ9)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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