Project Grant HT94252411120

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/28
Dollars Obligated $6.7M
Federal Grant Program
12.420
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
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