Project Grant 20223353037070
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$125K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Anchorage, AK 99516, USA
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