Project Grant MB23OBD8020337
Award Date 9/1/23
Completion Date 8/31/24
Dollars Obligated $600K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Birmingham, AL 35213, USA
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