Project Grant ED22HDQ0240159
Award Date
11/1/22
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$7.5M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.024
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Easton, MD 21601, USA
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