Project Grant 20246701142896
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
8/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$120K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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