Project Grant 2221581

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/28
Dollars Obligated $1.1M
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
CORP CHRISTI, TX 78412, USA
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