Project Grant MG253542OMS23
Award Date 9/1/23
Completion Date 8/31/26
Dollars Obligated $852K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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