Project Grant ED22HDQ0240182
Award Date
11/1/22
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.024
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
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