Project Grant EMW2024RA05000
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$637K
Federal Agency
FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards
Federal Grant Program
97.075
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbus, OH 43215, USA
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