Project Grant 20243842743461
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.7M
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.523
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70813, USA
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