Project Grant 2208863
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10031, USA
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