Project Grant 24DG11094200421
Award Date
3/26/25
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$1.7M
Federal Agency
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Awardee
Town Of Bristol (E5N5WJPEBKE4)
Federal Grant Program
10.689
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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