Project Grant 60NANB23D252
Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/24
Dollars Obligated $100K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Halethorpe, MD 21227, USA
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