Project Grant 20247000843420
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.308
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
150 PR-857, Carolina, 00987, Puerto Rico
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