Project Grant ST252519OMS22
Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/23
Dollars Obligated $276K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Corona, Queens, NY, USA
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