Project Grant 20247704043103
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.223
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX, USA
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