Project Grant ED21HDQ0230003
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
12/15/22
Dollars Obligated
$591K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Awardee
Ohio University (LXHMMWRKN5N8)
Federal Grant Program
11.023
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, OH 45701, USA
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