Project Grant 22FA11083128007
Award Date
9/2/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.8M
Federal Agency
Region 8 - Southern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.678
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mississippi, USA
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