Project Grant 24DG11083150558
Award Date
8/2/24
Completion Date
8/1/29
Dollars Obligated
$9.5M
Federal Agency
Region 8 - Southern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.727
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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