Project Grant 20247704043099
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
8/14/28
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.223
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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