Project Grant ED21HDQ0240121
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
8/1/24
Dollars Obligated
$3.2M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.024
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ruston, LA 71272, USA
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