Project Grant 2503323
Award Date 8/1/25
Completion Date 7/31/28
Dollars Obligated $300K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Awardee
Not listed Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
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