Project Grant 2438572

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 2/28/25
Dollars Obligated $49K
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
CTY OF CMMRCE, CA 90040, USA
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