Project Grant MA245660OMS20
Award Date 9/1/20
Completion Date 8/31/23
Dollars Obligated $760K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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