Project Grant 20247000143060
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.326
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Platteville, WI 53818, USA
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