Project Grant 20216801834652
Award Date
8/16/21
Completion Date
8/15/26
Dollars Obligated
$496K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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