Project Grant 2410210

Award Date 7/1/24
Completion Date 6/30/27
Dollars Obligated $240K
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Indianola, PA 15051, USA
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