Project Grant MA245937OMS20
Award Date 9/1/20
Completion Date 8/31/23
Dollars Obligated $1.2M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rochester, NY 14607, USA
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