Project Grant 20244879043821
Award Date
9/30/24
Completion Date
9/29/27
Dollars Obligated
$308K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.500
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orono, ME 04469, USA
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