Project Grant 22DG11083150307
Award Date
9/21/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$257K
Federal Agency
Region 8 - Southern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.674
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
South Carolina, USA
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