Project Grant 2030707
Award Date
3/15/21
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Beckley, WV 25801, USA
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