Project Grant 20243847043457
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$455K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.223
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kotzebue, AK 99752, USA
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