Project Grant DESC0021556
Award Date 2/22/21
Completion Date 4/3/24
Dollars Obligated $1.9M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
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