Project Grant AM22RFSPDC1053
Award Date 9/30/22
Completion Date 9/29/25
Dollars Obligated $1.3M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USA
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