Project Grant 20233882139809
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.216
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Normal, Huntsville, AL, USA
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