Project Grant ED22HDQ3070089
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$29M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Peoria, IL 61635, USA
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