Project Grant 20247000341452
Award Date
12/15/23
Completion Date
12/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$740K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.217
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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