Project Grant 23A60WO000008
Award Date
9/30/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Employment and Training Administration
Federal Grant Program
17.280
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ohio, USA
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