Project Grant 2510147
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$350K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21251, USA
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