Project Grant 20243841341461
Award Date
12/15/23
Completion Date
12/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$248K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.220
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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