Project Grant 7240MM972

Award Date 7/1/23
Completion Date 6/30/25
Dollars Obligated $19M
Federal Grant Program
11.033
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
140 Av. Carlos E. Chardón, San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
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