Project Grant 20223841437919
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.226
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bottineau, ND 58318, USA
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