Project Grant 20243841443429
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.226
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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