Project Grant 2219702
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$153K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Awardee
Stillman College (KYGVJ29CL758)
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
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