Project Grant 2521320
Award Date 11/1/24
Completion Date 5/31/25
Dollars Obligated $182K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fountain Hill, PA 18015, USA
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