Project Grant 2213919
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Awardee
Cast Inc. (JCCCG1N4R7P6)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wakefield, MA 01880, USA
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