Project Grant 20226801836606
Award Date
1/15/22
Completion Date
1/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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