Project Grant 20227000137583
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.326
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Huntsville, TX 77341, USA
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