Project Grant ED22HDQ3070031
Award Date
12/15/21
Completion Date
12/14/23
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orono, ME 04469, USA
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