Project Grant 2437171
Award Date 8/15/25
Completion Date 7/31/28
Dollars Obligated $363K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21252, USA
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