Project Grant ED21HDQ0240085

Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 9/30/24
Dollars Obligated $2M
Federal Grant Program
11.024
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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