Project Grant ED21HDQ0240075
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$651K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.024
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Erie, PA 16507, USA
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