Project Grant RE260770OLS26
Award Date 9/1/26
Completion Date 8/31/29
Dollars Obligated $548K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hollywood, CA 90028, USA
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