Project Grant 20237704041154
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.223
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Miami, FL 33199, USA
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