Project Grant 20236801840311
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/28
Dollars Obligated
$657K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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