Project Grant 2202204
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97219, USA
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