Project Grant 2050659
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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