Project Grant S215K230162
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$2M
Federal Agency
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Awardee
City Of Houston (TCK9JACGRSN7)
Federal Grant Program
84.215
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77002, USA
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