Project Grant 20243353041890
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$125K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Awardee
Empo Health, Inc. (GK2MFTYWFK26)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Bruno, CA 94066, USA
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