Project Grant 84043301
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of the Administrator
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.604
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20002, USA
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