Project Grant 2450052
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$197K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Canyon, TX 79016, USA
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