Project Grant 20247041143328
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.227
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Reno, NV 89557, USA
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