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Project Grant 21SFGTX001

Award Date 4/1/21
Completion Date 6/30/24
Dollars Obligated $1M
Federal Agency
Office of Grants Management
Awardee
County Of Hidalgo (VJCDQFM7W7B4)
Federal Grant Program
94.011
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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Posted 3/27/21, 12:00 AM