Project Grant H79SP083259

Award Date 9/30/22
Completion Date 9/29/27
Dollars Obligated $1.5M
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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Posted 8/30/22