Project Grant 20237050840532
Award Date
6/15/23
Completion Date
6/14/28
Dollars Obligated
$10M
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.237
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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