Project Grant 20236701140358
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$118K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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