Project Grant 2514170
Award Date 9/1/25
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $1M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hamden, CT 06511, USA
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