Project Grant 20223850337908
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.318
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Juan, 00928, Puerto Rico
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