Project Grant 2306142
Award Date 8/1/23
Completion Date 7/31/26
Dollars Obligated $680K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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