Project Grant 21VSCIL001
Award Date
5/23/21
Completion Date
5/7/22
Dollars Obligated
$220K
Federal Agency
Office of Grants Management
Awardee
Legal Aid Chicago (YCCJDNSBW236)
Federal Grant Program
94.013
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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