Project Grant 20243842441473
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.227
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hayward, WI 54843, USA
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