Project Grant 20227704038528
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
9/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$245K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.223
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Carolina, 00984, Puerto Rico
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