Project Grant 2300123
Award Date 8/1/23
Completion Date 7/31/26
Dollars Obligated $1.1M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hamden, CT 06511, USA
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