Project Grant 20217000335428
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$280K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.217
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Providence, RI 02903, USA
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