Project Grant 20245115043729
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$617K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.303
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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