Project Grant 20237704039223
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$239K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.223
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
150 PR-857, Carolina, 00987, Puerto Rico
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