Project Grant H79SM084737

Award Date 12/31/22
Completion Date 9/29/26
Dollars Obligated $1.6M
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60651, USA
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Posted 12/15/22, 12:00 AM