Project Grant 2215245
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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