Project Grant 69A36522403620CRSNY

Award Date 8/8/22
Completion Date 1/31/25
Dollars Obligated $1.5M
Federal Grant Program
20.325
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Scranton, PA, USA
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