Project Grant 20217041135209
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.527
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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