Project Grant 20226801836613
Award Date
4/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$749K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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