Project Grant 2435987
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$3.3M
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Juan, 00931, Puerto Rico
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