Project Grant 20247041043732
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/28
Dollars Obligated
$134K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Awardee
Auburn University (DMQNDJDHTDG4)
Federal Grant Program
10.519
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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