Project Grant 2403910
Award Date 6/15/24
Completion Date 5/31/25
Dollars Obligated $275K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hollywood, CA 90068, USA
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