Project Grant 24DG11094200223
Award Date
9/4/24
Completion Date
7/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$274K
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Federal Grant Program
10.680
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Connecticut, USA
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