Project Grant 20233850341176
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.318
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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