Project Grant SM063560

Award Date 2/2/17
Completion Date 9/29/18
Dollars Obligated $250K
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Miami, FL, USA
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Posted 2/8/17, 12:00 AM