Project Grant 20227041038491
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
9/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$435K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.519
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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