Project Grant 23DG11094200155
Award Date
1/5/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.723
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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