Project Grant 2042363
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$149K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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