Project Grant ARPML250943OMLS22
Award Date 11/1/21
Completion Date 10/31/22
Dollars Obligated $100K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
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