Project Grant 20223842038616
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$246K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.210
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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