Project Grant 2146220
Award Date 5/1/22
Completion Date 4/30/24
Dollars Obligated $112K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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