Project Grant S215K220065
Award Date 10/3/22
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $1.6M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hartford, CT 06119, USA
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