Project Grant 2202036
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$308K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas City, TX 77591, USA
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