Project Grant ED21HDQ3070017
Award Date
4/15/21
Completion Date
10/15/22
Dollars Obligated
$940K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Memphis, TN 38103, USA
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