Project Grant 2526905
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Merced, CA 95343, USA
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