Project Grant 20236801840325
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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