Project Grant ZED28334522

Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 9/30/22
Dollars Obligated $189K
Federal Grant Program
45.162
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USA
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Posted 10/16/21, 12:00 AM