Project Grant 20236701140491
Award Date
6/15/23
Completion Date
6/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$180K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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