Project Grant H79TI086726

Award Date 9/30/23
Completion Date 9/29/24
Dollars Obligated $605K
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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Posted 8/31/23, 12:00 AM