Project Grant 2153599
Award Date 5/15/22
Completion Date 4/30/25
Dollars Obligated $300K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fountain Hill, PA 18015, USA
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