Project Grant 20226703736623
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orono, ME 04469, USA
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