Project Grant 2209205

Award Date 8/1/23
Completion Date 7/31/25
Dollars Obligated $138K
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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