Project Grant ARPML250666OMLS22
Award Date 11/1/21
Completion Date 10/31/22
Dollars Obligated $112K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sandy Spring, Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD, USA
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