Project Grant MN255602OMS24

Award Date 7/1/24
Completion Date 6/30/27
Dollars Obligated $266K
Federal Grant Program
45.308
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
St Stephens Church, VA 23148, USA
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