Project Grant 20237000338780
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.217
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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