Project Grant 20226800636430
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$648K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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