Project Grant ED21HDQ0230007
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
10/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$599K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.023
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
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