Project Grant 20234121041076
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$306K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.500
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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