Project Grant 60NANB22D134
Award Date 1/1/23
Completion Date 12/31/25
Dollars Obligated $1M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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