Project Grant P23AP02388
Award Date
9/22/23
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$35K
Federal Agency
Northeast Region
Federal Grant Program
15.930
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maryland, USA
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