Project Grant 23DG11083150117
Award Date
7/10/23
Completion Date
7/9/28
Dollars Obligated
$310K
Federal Agency
Region 8 - Southern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.664
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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