Project Grant 2205788
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Awardee
Tougaloo College (XELUC5A4AJQ7)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tougaloo, MS 39174, USA
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