Project Grant 84050801

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $200K
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.608
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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