Project Grant 2111403
Award Date
10/15/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$373K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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