Project Grant 20207702832885
Award Date
9/1/20
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$745K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.334
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tallahassee, FL 32303, USA
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