Project Grant 2304168
Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $330K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Awardee
Not listed Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
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