Project Grant H421F240044
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$9.9M
Federal Agency
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Federal Grant Program
84.421
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tampa, FL 33620, USA
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