Project Grant ED22HDQ3070102
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$23M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Awardee
Unidosus (NLL9NNL3HAB3)
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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