Project Grant LG252359OLS22
Award Date 8/1/22
Completion Date 3/31/27
Dollars Obligated $980K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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