Project Grant 2127552
Award Date 8/1/21
Completion Date 1/31/22
Dollars Obligated $256K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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