Project Grant G24AP00169
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$460K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.814
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Florida, USA
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