Project Grant 24DG11083128430
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$722K
Federal Agency
Region 8 - Southern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.664
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mississippi, USA
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