Project Grant 20233841441216
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.226
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kapaau, HI, USA
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