Project Grant 24DG11094200220
Award Date
8/13/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$202K
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.680
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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