Project Grant ED21HDQ0240107

Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 9/30/23
Dollars Obligated $801K
Federal Grant Program
11.024
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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