Project Grant 20247000341449
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$720K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.217
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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