Project Grant ED22PHI3070007
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$3M
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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