Project Grant AO242501X443G028
Award Date
9/27/24
Completion Date
9/26/27
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Office of Advocacy and Outreach
Awardee
Rural Coalition (KMLRLJRK83M5)
Federal Grant Program
10.443
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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