Project Grant 2208993

Award Date 8/1/22
Completion Date 7/31/24
Dollars Obligated $276K
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15226, USA
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