Project Grant 20237704641252
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$107K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.246
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA
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