Project Grant 2444876
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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