Project Grant 2142208
Award Date
12/1/21
Completion Date
11/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Woodfin, NC 28804, USA
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