Project Grant ED22HDQ0240160
Award Date 11/1/22
Completion Date 6/30/26
Dollars Obligated $12M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
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