Project Grant 20234700341327
Award Date
9/18/23
Completion Date
9/17/25
Dollars Obligated
$198K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.517
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bellingham, WA, USA
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