Project Grant 20236703740255
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$594K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA
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