Project Grant 20236701140388
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$149K
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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