Project Grant 24DG11094200084
Award Date
9/11/24
Completion Date
9/2/27
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Awardee
Openlands (HN4MBH3QRYA9)
Federal Grant Program
10.664
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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