Project Grant 20216701135127
Award Date
6/15/21
Completion Date
6/14/23
Dollars Obligated
$120K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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