Project Grant 2229695
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$202K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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