Project Grant 2215849
Award Date
6/15/22
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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