Project Grant IL2023028

Award Date 6/13/23
Completion Date 1/31/25
Dollars Obligated $9.7M
Federal Grant Program
20.534
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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Posted 6/13/23, 12:00 AM