Project Grant 20237000338779
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
10.217
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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