Project Grant 24DG11094200193
Award Date
9/9/24
Completion Date
7/15/29
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.727
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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