Project Grant AO222501X443G011
Award Date
9/29/22
Completion Date
9/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$640K
Federal Agency
Office of Advocacy and Outreach
Federal Grant Program
10.443
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USA
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