Project Grant 20173842227109
Award Date
9/1/17
Completion Date
8/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$130K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.223
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78754, USA
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