Project Grant 25A60CP000452
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Employment and Training Administration
Federal Grant Program
17.289
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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