Formula Grant TX2023028

Award Date 6/16/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $310K
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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Posted 6/16/23, 12:00 AM