Project Grant 2329312
Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $339K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
585 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Ste 202, San Juan, 00936, Puerto Rico
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