Project Grant 20237000341355
Award Date
9/20/23
Completion Date
9/19/26
Dollars Obligated
$149K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.217
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Normal, IL 61790, USA
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