Project Grant 69A36522403530RRDDC
Award Date 8/1/22
Completion Date 12/31/25
Dollars Obligated $400K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USA
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