Project Grant 2142214
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$299K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Greensboro, NC 27412, USA
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