Project Grant 20244880243830
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
5/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$9.5M
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.229
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Covington, KY 41011, USA
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