Project Grant 2301973
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
CORP CHRISTI, TX 78412, USA
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