Project Grant 22DG11094200006
Award Date
2/12/22
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$164K
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.664
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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