Project Grant 2329345
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$334K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Miami, FL 33199, USA
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