Project Grant 20227041938560
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.520
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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