Formula Grant PA2022022

Award Date 5/10/22
Completion Date 9/21/23
Dollars Obligated $2M
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 5/10/22, 12:00 AM