Project Grant 2525487
Award Date 11/1/25
Completion Date 10/31/29
Dollars Obligated $1.1M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hamden, CT 06511, USA
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