Project Grant 60NANB22D110
Award Date 9/1/22
Completion Date 8/31/25
Dollars Obligated $589K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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