Block Grant 2202LACJA1
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$518K
Funding Federal Agency
Administration on Children Youth and Families
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants Management
Federal Grant Program
93.643
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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