Project Grant 2344831
Award Date 9/1/23
Completion Date 8/31/24
Dollars Obligated $192K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
UPR MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043, USA
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