Project Grant 2204569

Award Date 6/1/23
Completion Date 5/31/25
Dollars Obligated $180K
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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