Project Grant 2329655
Award Date
11/1/23
Completion Date
10/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$420K
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
UPR MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043, USA
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