Project Grant 20237000140992
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.326
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Springfield, MO 65897, USA
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