Project Grant 23DG11094200493
Award Date
2/14/24
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$502K
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.689
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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