Project Grant 2513558
Award Date 9/1/25
Completion Date 8/31/28
Dollars Obligated $1.5M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Scotlandville, LA 70807, USA
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