Project Grant 20216703734173
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alameda, CA 94501, USA
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