Project Grant 20237704641255
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$964K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.246
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Moscow, ID 83844, USA
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