Project Grant 24DG11083150902
Award Date
9/10/24
Completion Date
9/9/29
Dollars Obligated
$133K
Federal Agency
Region 8 - Southern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.680
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Georgia, USA
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