Project Grant 21DG11094200223
Award Date
9/13/21
Completion Date
6/1/24
Dollars Obligated
$231K
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.680
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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