Project Grant P24AP02279

Award Date 9/19/24
Completion Date 11/30/25
Dollars Obligated $49K
Federal Agency
Northeast Region
Federal Grant Program
15.930
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maryland, USA
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Posted 9/19/24