Project Grant 2142276
Award Date
11/1/22
Completion Date
10/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$138K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
McKeesport, PA 15132, USA
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