Project Grant 2135306
Award Date 4/1/22
Completion Date 3/31/25
Dollars Obligated $239K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77002, USA
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