Project Grant 2444262

Award Date 1/15/25
Completion Date 12/31/25
Dollars Obligated $100K
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
585 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Ste 202, San Juan, 00936, Puerto Rico
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