Project Grant MA4117064717
Award Date 10/1/17
Completion Date 9/30/19
Dollars Obligated $25K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Dallas, TX 75201, USA
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