Project Grant 2609419
Award Date 8/15/26
Completion Date 7/31/28
Dollars Obligated $200K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fountain Hill, PA 18015, USA
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