Project Grant 2301650
Award Date
7/15/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Savannah, GA 31404, USA
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