Project Grant 20243882142115
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.216
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Prairie View, TX 77446, USA
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