Project Grant 20213842034060
Award Date
1/15/21
Completion Date
1/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$246K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Awardee
Auburn University (DMQNDJDHTDG4)
Federal Grant Program
10.210
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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