Project Grant ED22HDQ0230074
Award Date
2/15/22
Completion Date
2/14/24
Dollars Obligated
$499K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.023
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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