Project Grant 20237000338772
Award Date
12/15/22
Completion Date
12/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.217
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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